LEGALLY SPEAKING: The most complained-about banks in South Africa

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GUEST – Reana Steyn, Ombudsman for Banking Services



The Ombud for Banking Services (OBS) says banking disputes regarding current accounts and internet banking remain high, despite banks making a greater effort to resolve consumer disputes internally.

In the OBS Annual Report 2022, Reana Steyn, Ombudsman for Banking Services, said 2022 significantly differed from the prior two years.

“As Covid-19 gradually loosened its grip on the front-page headlines, on business, and daily life in general, it became clear that the yearned-for returns to ‘normality’ and to ‘business as usual’ were taking new shape and being actively pursued by all,” Steun said.
17 May 2023 5PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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