Nedbank still views Ross Moodley’s campaign as defamation
MIDRAND - Would you ever take on a bank and argue against the way it has treated you?
While many may be intimidated to take on a bank, Ross Moodley, a Midrand-based businessman fought back by branding a car and editing Nedbank’s logo to show his frustration with the banking institution.
Moodley has dedicated time and effort to his campaign against Nedbank and has also amassed over 81 300 followers on his Facebook page for the campaign.
Moodley spoke to Midrand Reporter last year, and while he did not provide any proof for Midrand Reporter to take the story forward, Moodley has consistently made his views about Nedbank clear, arguing that Nedbank is allegedly a corrupt banking institution. He even branded a car as part of his campaign against Nedbank in a bid to raise awareness of how Nedbank allegedly ‘unlawfully liquidated’ his transport business, causing great financial loss for his family and employees.
Nedbank has maintained the same response it posted on a www.hellopeter.com, an online website where people post comments on services received from service providers or suppliers, in response to Moodley’s complaint in March last year, which was sent to the paper saying that the bank views Moodley’s campaign as defamation.
In a statement, executive head of Nedbank Group Communications, Esme Arendse said, “Moodley was involved with a close corporation that was subject to liquidation in 2008. Nedbank can confirm that due process was followed in keeping with the bank’s client-centred approach.”
According to the statement “… Nedbank has engaged Moodley on this issue over the years and advised him to follow the judicial process and approach the court for any further guidance. While we respect Moodley’s right to express his views concerning Nedbank, we view his actions to defame Nedbank in a serious light and the bank reserves its rights to protect its brand.”
To comment on Ross Moodley’s campaign against Nedbank go to the Midrand Reporter Facebook page
