Woolworths SA Reviews

1.5 Rating 344 Reviews
11 %
of reviewers recommend Woolworths SA
1.5
Based on 344 reviews
Shipping & Delivery
Delivery Methods
Courier, Own Driver
Average Delivery Time
Next Day
On-time Delivery
Greater than 40%
Accurate And Undamaged Orders
Greater than 76%
Customer Service
Communication Channels
Telephone, Live Chat, Email
Queries Resolved In
Over A Week
Customer Service
1.6 out of 5
Returns & Refunds
Refunds Process
Difficult
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Woolworths SA 1 star review on 12th April 2024
Lisel Van Schalkwyk
Woolworths SA 2 star review on 1st April 2024
Lindie Theron
Woolworths SA 1 star review on 28th March 2024
Shaughn Rousseau
Woolworths SA 5 star review on 12th March 2024
Kathrine Johaar
Woolworths SA 1 star review on 5th March 2024
Amanada
Woolworths SA 1 star review on 24th February 2024
Zita
Woolworths SA 1 star review on 16th February 2024
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Lisel Van Schalkwyk
Woolworths deliberately misled me in an attempt to promote and increase the sales of an international skincare brand called Erborian. I never purchase Erborian from Woolworths and this promotion, which I see as a binding agreement between two parties, was only entered into because of a proffered and promised free gift, Ginseng Infusion, +|- R1400. You had to buy two participating Erborian products in order to receive the free gift, which I did. The promotional jargon on their app and acknowledged by their staff could not be clearer. The free gift was also only available while stocks last and I checked that there was stock available before entering into this “deal”. Side note, I purchase Erborian through another retailer and also online and free samples are common place as is custom with brands. Imagine my surprise when my two products arrived and in the place of the Ginseng Infusion, a microscopic 5ml sample. I immediately contacted them and as is also not a new thing with Woolworths customer care, they didn’t understand what was wrong with the free gift and wanted proof of the still visible promotion. They are deliberately playing dumb. I sent through everything and now they are ghosting me. Well, the dismissive, arrogant and appalling way they have dealt with this has resulted in me taking measures and I will open a case against them with the relevant Ombudsman. False advertising in order to increase sales is one thing, but if you still have the temerity to not rectify the situation by upholding your end of an agreement or offer a reasonable apology, then you need a reality check. They have become too big for their breeches and people have become complacent and let’s be honest, they are incredibly expensive and I demand good and fair and honest service for that kind of money.. and so should you!
Woolworths SA 1 star review on 12th April 2024
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Posted 6 days ago
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Lindie Theron
I often buy the butter rotis and every time experience the rotis to stick together. Resulting in breaking. Unpleasant when serving it to guests
Woolworths SA 2 star review on 1st April 2024
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Posted 2 weeks ago
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Shaughn Rousseau
The Woolies Dash drivers are maniacs and do not obey the road rules at all. I managed to stop the one driver after he skipped about 6 stop streets and he was very rude to me and wanted to report me - for what I am not sure ? Really Wooolworhts if you have your logo on a service you should ve responsible - half of them do not even have licenses !!! Shaughn 082 7847966
Woolworths SA 1 star review on 28th March 2024
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Posted 3 weeks ago
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Kathrine Johaar
Greetings once again, I'm over the moon Woolworths Hygiene Face soap. The best ever, can't get enough of the Aloe and Green Tea and Lemon Fragrance. smell divine and foamy lather my skin so smooth. My entire family loves it too. Keep it up Woolworths. The price is great too.
Woolworths SA 5 star review on 12th March 2024
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Amanada
Bought a chicken, mayo and avo roll from Woolworths Sandton City. Was so dry that i had to drink water in the car to wash it down after each bite, the avo was just placed on the side of the roll, therefore the whole side was messed with avo. The most disappointing roll i have ever had at woolworths, their quality is definately going down. Told the manager the next day that i was so hungry and had left the centre so ate it, showed him pictures that i took of the quality, he just says he will tell the staff as there is a way to make the rolls, no apologies, nothing, think i better look at other places to shop. Woolworths is loosing the one thing they had, customer service.
Woolworths SA 1 star review on 5th March 2024
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Zita
After so many emails regarding ladies underwear I have been ignored totally by Woolworths.I get a response saying an agent will contact me but still nothing.I have been asked to send my underwear as proof after I wrote that Woolworths sells cheap material for ladies panties that after a few washes the hems come off.I am still waiting for the technologist to reply as to why this is happening but still nothing.They have my panties with them.Do now what??Are the making my panties ????This is really bad,at least let me know what the technologist found out about the material .I hope someone from Woolworths will read this and take notice.
Woolworths SA 1 star review on 24th February 2024
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Posted 1 month ago
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Verified Reviewer
I ordered 1 bouquet of flowers, they added 2, which I had to pay extra for
Woolworths SA 1 star review on 16th February 2024
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Posted 2 months ago
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A Pity I Can't Photograph The Poor Taste
One expects to get the extra money's worth when purchasing from Woolies - so for me that's when its a special treat. We were so disappointed with our Uber Eats order from Woolies. Tin Roof Ice cream with one nut in it (basically!) and barely any chocolate flavoured sauce. A white sweet mass of bland cold dessert. Really a let-down - as this used to be a favourite when they did it right. Their Tin Roof was never like this and I suspect like all greedy mass producers with the same story they are taking shortcuts underproducing but still overcharging. I believe Woolies has taken a nose dive. I've lost interest.
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Posted 3 months ago
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STEPHAN HUGO
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Posted 4 months ago
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Jenny
2 weeks, 7 phone calls, countless emails and my order has still not been recovered or sent out because between Woolworths and their courier company they got the address wrong. (The correct address is on the app from which I ordered and is the one with which I identified myself all 6 times I called customer care) The online service is APPALLING with no recourse or communication for frustrated customers. For a brand that prides itself on quality and care they really miss the mark.
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Posted 4 months ago
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Verified Reviewer
Anybody CONSTANTLY not getting communication from their DASH shopper? I’ve run out of energy trying to call the Calk Centre & have repeatedly called the F&B Manager at the store. I get no comms at all from the shopper. Tired of not receiving items that I’ve ordered but have no idea until the order arrives.
Woolworths SA 1 star review on 5th November 2023
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Posted 5 months ago
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Cait
App is TERRIBLE, the server constantly crashes. Not on time, estimated time pushed up every minute. Don’t even bother. I’ll never use Woolies Dash again.
Woolworths SA 1 star review on 4th November 2023
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Posted 5 months ago
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Keneiloe Sebuse
I made an order via the woolworths door dash as a delivery, the driver arrived but apparently could get a hold of me and returned items back to the store, instead of woolworths saying items NOT DELIVERED they said my items were delivered. I eventually called them and told them my items weren't delivered and they said a refund has been processed as yes the driver took items back to the store. I was told to wait 5 to 7 days for the money to appear in my account as it was refunded, guess what I'm still waiting for my refund the service I'm receiving is shocking and disgusting. I feel this door dash app isn't working for woolworths at all it should be cancelled
Woolworths SA 1 star review on 1st November 2023
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Posted 5 months ago
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Anel
I placed an order just past 15:00 on woolies dash (this was my first time ordering from them), it said its going to be delivered between 16:00-17:00, nothing came. I called customer service and they said no the shop is closed now I must cancel the order. Will never use woolies dash ever again
Woolworths SA 1 star review on 29th October 2023
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Posted 5 months ago
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Ishshah
I placed a grocery order on Tuesday morning at 8:30 for a 10:00/11:00 delivery. They never delivered, my emails were ignored, my cries for help were eventually ignored too on Twitter. I had to call now (Thursday afternoon) and they are telling me they have refunded me it will take 5 to 7 working days - what are we supposed to be eating in the meantime?
Woolworths SA 1 star review on 26th October 2023
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Posted 5 months ago
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B Vermeulen
Woolies Dash is absolutely pathetic! Not convenient at all. Never able to get same day delivery. If and when you get an order it is never complete, and shoppers select oldest items even items that expire on the day. Durbanville Dash sucks
Woolworths SA 1 star review on 3rd August 2023 Woolworths SA 1 star review on 3rd August 2023
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Posted 8 months ago
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Oletilwe
Worst delivery in history and this is the first time this has happened ever since I started using online services. I ordered roses and chocolates for my girlfriend on her birthday as and it reflected as being delivered but I ended up calling her asking if she got them. I enquired and they said they called and there was no answer but there were no missed calls. They stated that I will be getting a refund which will only be processed after 7days. So I would like to thank Adolf who works for Woolies dash Wonderpark for ruining not my day but a day that was meant to be special for my lady, thank you for your incompetence, idiotic, utter rubbish service and lesson never to use woolies dash in history.
Woolworths SA 1 star review on 30th June 2023
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Posted 9 months ago
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Unverified Reviewer
I WILL NEVER BUY ANYTHING FROM WOOLWORTHS !!!!!! My family and friends and most SA people don't support ITQB!!!
Woolworths SA 1 star review on 9th June 2023
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Posted 10 months ago
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Unverified Reviewer
Longmarket Barber Thermal Charcoal Face Mask Shout out to NicoleB - love your optimism gurl. Personally, if you are truly recommending this product you should write a book. #zeropainthreshold #stillgotcheeks #howtoloseyourfacein10minutes To those whom are still in the first 10 - 15 minutes. Rinse immediately and do not seek guidance from product manual. If you still have face, recommend immediate ice application whilst waiting for ambulance to arrive. #arrivealive Due caution should be taken when screaming for un-prescribed morphine. They wont understand - you will have to convince them. If all else fails - apply a second later of charcoal face mask and note time of death. Apologies to NicoleB - mad respect - please send selfie. NB: up to 5 photos allowed!
Woolworths SA 1 star review on 12th May 2023
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Posted 11 months ago
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Verified Reviewer
Hi guys, I baught clothes online 29 Mar 2023. Received the standard email with your order details and the expected date of delivery. My delivery date 5 April 2023. I noticed online it displayed delivered and also the expected delivery date - so I did not respond. 5 April 2023 came and when I phoned them late afternoon around 16:23 - the parcel had been delivered to a person who's name I did not know. - you can just imagine MY WORRIED FACE!! Then the 48hour processing started - so by Saturday, 8 April 2023 I received an email with the courier details. All it stated - the wrong address - LIMPOPO PROVINCE. We live in the WESTERN CAPE. And a person signed for the package, who was not me!! I email them Saturday, and on Monday, 10 April 2023 with the findings - when you type the gps coordinates in google maps it takes you to LIMPOPO, when I revisited my invoice, that address takes me to WESTERN CAPE. Their reply - it has been escalate - I will have to wait another 48hours. So we phone them 12 April 2023 - they are waiting for the courier to get the parcel. When it arrives at the warehouse only then will my package be shipped again!!| PEOPLE, on your delivery slip it says the box has been delivered 31 March 2023, don't you think that person would have used the items by now? Me, the customer, did not make any mistakes, why should I wait SOOOOOO long for my package to arrive? Sort out the customer FIRST, then the logistics!! Do not you know customer service 101 rules! Why should I, the customer wait until you receive the items, inspect them before It gets shipped back to me, the customer- Is not that unfair???? I'm truely dumb founded
Woolworths SA 1 star review on 12th April 2023
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Posted 1 year ago
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Irene
I had planned to make a dish and received potatoes that were sub-standard. One was rotten right through. I called the online help to complain - the lady said they would refund, but I still had rotten potatoes. To date, no word on my refund and STILL waiting for a response to my email. Not okay Woolies!
Woolworths SA 1 star review on 5th April 2023
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Posted 1 year ago
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Angela
Cyber Crimes: Be cautious when buying online with Woolworths. My experience suggests they have internal employees linked to cyber crimes. Once an order is completed, an sms is sent stating that your delivery could not be made, the sms includes a link and takes you to what looks like a legitimate Post Office South Africa website with a tracking order that does not exist. DO NOT enter your credit card details! A week later, my order is still outstanding...
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Posted 1 year ago
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Verified Reviewer
Why woolies cashier's are not helpful this is not the first time you guys should have supervisors I was in green store wool worth the cashier Morukhu M i bought more than 15 items she packed all my stuff in one paper bag i told her it will be break and divide it she gets angry the attitudes though she is so rude , she doesn't have any appetite of treating customers , if no customers no woolies please look after your stuffs it's really annoying
Woolworths SA 1 star review on 6th January 2023
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Posted 1 year ago
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Kagiso
I bought ladies sleepers for R200, but they did not even last 3months. The product should be reviewed and disqualified to be put on shelves as this has never happened before. It means it's not of quality. We are ripped of by this product
Woolworths SA 1 star review on 3rd January 2023
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Posted 1 year ago
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Rosina
Very disappointed with woolworths this time, have ordered cakes and loved them but this time i received a bitter and burned Tiramisu cake gateau cake which i ordered on their app, reported this and was asked to send details and that was it and also ordered the so called malva milk tart cascading cake and such a disappointment because it's a mess. Once you lift the collar up the cake falls apart and worse it tastes nothing like a malva cake morr like a cinnamon cake. Woolies can really do better than this as this is a waste of money.
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Lisa Hay
I'm not sure this is even worth the time. I see that Woolworths reviews are really poor and it is not surprising considering they just don't reply. I have sent numerous emails regarding an issue with the click & collect app. All round the online experience is just frustrating and it seems that it's just easier to shop online just about everywhere else. Such poor performance from a "high end" service provider.
Woolworths SA 1 star review on 27th July 2022 Woolworths SA 1 star review on 27th July 2022
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Posted 1 year ago
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Themba
I ordered goat milk last week but they haven't delivered it I'm very angry
Woolworths SA 1 star review on 27th July 2022
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Verified Reviewer
I bought a chocolate cake yesterday at Woolworths food Alberton Newmarket it’s sell by 18 July 2022 and best before 19 July 2022 but it was no longer fresh.
Woolworths SA 1 star review on 16th July 2022
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Posted 1 year ago
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Renay Sarkis
I ordered online for the convenience of not having to go to a shopping mall and this is how my item arrives????????
Woolworths SA 1 star review on 5th July 2022
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Posted 1 year ago
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Unverified Reviewer
Good day I am irrate woolworths customer. On Friday my delivery came and only noticed when I was unpacking my shopping that two meatballs were short out of the packet . I reported it and was updated that my delivery would come on Saturday which never happened . I am emailed and didn't get any response. I called and was promised a delivery on Saturday. Two weeks ago my delivery for over R1000 consists only of two packets the balance was later delivered. I need compensation for the bad serviceand inconvenience. Please to sort out my delivery for Sunday today . Many thanks Brittany Yorke
Woolworths SA 1 star review on 3rd July 2022
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Woolworths SA is rated 1.5 based on 344 reviews