New site up: https://www.mahalaenergy.co.za

Mahala Energy is a scam. Please don't pay any money to these people; you will lose it, Somehow these scammers even accept cards now through Yoco

Edited February 28Feb 28 by KevinH

While I'm here Kevin, if you don't mind. Is SIW, Solar Inverter Warehouse a valid business?

6 minutes ago, dax021 said:

While I'm here Kevin, if you don't mind. Is SIW, Solar Inverter Warehouse a valid business?

If its this one they are legit yes

Thanks Kevin, not sure if the same. It is a Jnb site

Just now, dax021 said:

Thanks Kevin, not sure if the same. It is a Jnb site

Just make sure about the domain name, cause these scammers sometimes use a name that sounds very similar or looks similar.

Hi KevinH, can we perhaps have a chat on the side about these fraudsters at Infinite Group Companies? I am thinking to get an investigator involved, send the info to Cart Blanche? It is ridiculous how many people have lost money through Michael Maritz and like you said, he doesn't stop trying.

On 2026/04/20 at 6:41 AM, NeeltjeS said:

Hi KevinH, can we perhaps have a chat on the side about these fraudsters at Infinite Group Companies? I am thinking to get an investigator involved, send the info to Cart Blanche? It is ridiculous how many people have lost money through Michael Maritz and like you said, he doesn't stop trying.

Just sent you a message now.

Another website up by this Bradley character https://zenvosolar.com/
Stay clear you will lose your money. If you got scammed please open a case with the SAPS and report to your bank.

17 hours ago, KevinH said:

Another website up by this Bradley character https://zenvosolar.com/
Stay clear you will lose your money. If you got scammed please open a case with the SAPS and report to your bank.

Say no more!

New Website up https://getyoursolarpower.com

Get your solar power is a scam they are not a legit business and will steal your money.

Please stay away!

Another website up: https://www.phaseenergy.co.za
Phase Energy is a scam.

Edited May 24May 24 by KevinH

AC Direct is the best.

4 New Websites up
Premier Solar Solutions is a scam: www.premiersolarsolution.co.za

Alpha Solar Equipment is a scam www.alphasolarequipments.co.za

Glo Solar is a scam https://glosolarsa.co.za

Glo Tech Energy is a scam https://glotechenergy.com

Edited June 22Jun 22 by KevinH

On 2026/06/19 at 6:28 AM, KevinH said:

4 New Websites up
Premier Solar Solutions is a scam: www.premiersolarsolution.co.za

Alpha Solar Equipment is a scam www.alphasolarequipments.co.za

Glo Solar is a scam https://glosolarsa.co.za

Glo Tech Energy is a scam https://glotechenergy.com

Just an update on this post thank you Hostafrica for taking down the 2 Glo Solar websites both are not working and co.za domain authority for taking down the other 2 this is greatly appreciated.
If you get scammed or were scammed please remember to make a Police Case and report to your bank it might not feel like its worth it but I can assure you it is and essentially we will win the fight against these scammers.
Another website up by these glo solar people: https://globaltechsolarenergy.co.za/ Global Tech Solar Energy is a scam.

Edited June 29Jun 29 by KevinH

Another company to stay away from, despite them originally being legit : livestainable.co.za

See Post in thread 'Experiences with livestainable.co.za'

https://mybroadband.co.za/forum/threads/experiences-with-livestainable-co-za.1214305/post-34457298

Edited July 1Jul 1 by abd7

On 2026/06/29 at 1:52 PM, KevinH said:

Just an update on this post thank you Hostafrica for taking down the 2 Glo Solar websites both are not working and co.za domain authority for taking down the other 2 this is greatly appreciated.
If you get scammed or were scammed please remember to make a Police Case and report to your bank it might not feel like its worth it but I can assure you it is and essentially we will win the fight against these scammers.
Another website up by these glo solar people: https://globaltechsolarenergy.co.za/ Global Tech Solar Energy is a scam.

Both alphasolarequipments.co.za and premiersolarsolution.co.za are active again, ZARC has removed the suspension.

A lot of these scams were recently reported to an international anti-abuse group, independently verified and all but two listed. Here is an example of what was seen:

alphasolarequipments.co.za was previously wakhenisolar.co.za, mentioned on the forum where a member was scammed. See the bottom of https://www.alphasolarequipments.co.za/product/deye-5kw-48v-single-phase-hybrid-inverter/

"Wakheni Solar Enterprise will not be held liable for any product malfunctions as a result of incorrectly installed systems."

Also, while the contact page shows the address as 20 Ebonyfield Ave Umgeni Business Park, Durban 4001, South Africa with telephone number +27 78 151 5162, the address is for the legitimate Conways in Durban.

The "about" page shows the address as 165 Bluff Rd, Mobeni East, Durban 4059, South Africa with telephone number +27 78 380 4882 - which is a perfect match for the ex wakhenisolar.co.za.

More ways exist to verify this to not only be the ex Wakheni Solar, but also being a scam.

At this page is a list of solar and generator scams that are active, targeting South Africans (and other scams):

https://scampup.info/

Just for fun: The same scammer responsible for these two solar scams, is targeting Americans with drug scams, such a nice guy!

Edited 12 hours ago12 hr by ScamPup

9 hours ago, ScamPup said:

Both alphasolarequipments.co.za and premiersolarsolution.co.za are active again, ZARC has removed the suspension.

A lot of these scams were recently reported to an international anti-abuse group, independently verified and all but two listed. Here is an example of what was seen:

alphasolarequipments.co.za was previously wakhenisolar.co.za, mentioned on the forum where a member was scammed. See the bottom of https://www.alphasolarequipments.co.za/product/deye-5kw-48v-single-phase-hybrid-inverter/

"Wakheni Solar Enterprise will not be held liable for any product malfunctions as a result of incorrectly installed systems."

Also, while the contact page shows the address as 20 Ebonyfield Ave Umgeni Business Park, Durban 4001, South Africa with telephone number +27 78 151 5162, the address is for the legitimate Conways in Durban.

The "about" page shows the address as 165 Bluff Rd, Mobeni East, Durban 4059, South Africa with telephone number +27 78 380 4882 - which is a perfect match for the ex wakhenisolar.co.za.

More ways exist to verify this to not only be the ex Wakheni Solar, but also being a scam.

At this page is a list of solar and generator scams that are active, targeting South Africans (and other scams):

https://scampup.info/

Just for fun: The same scammer responsible for these two solar scams, is targeting Americans with drug scams, such a nice guy!

Thank you for this in depth reply this is appreciated.
Co.za replied back to say that not enough evidence was provided and they have to un-suspended these 2 domains even though we gave them pages of victims, police case numbers etc.
They did mention yesterday that they are investigating this again now and will revert back soon.

These truly are very special people I have seen cases where they scam people and then threaten them as well. From what I have seen our warnings on this group definitely helps as these people advertise so hard everywhere, basically everyday also.

Hostafrica took down the following 2 domains:
https://glosolarsa.co.za

https://glotechenergy.com

This one https://globaltechsolarenergy.co.za/
This is a exact clone of the above 2 but they refuse to take it down and saying we do not have proof that its the same scammer, even though the ads on google shows the exact name, same whois, same template everything exactly the same

Once again if you got scammed by any of these website please open a police case and report to your bank.

Edited 3 hours ago3 hr by KevinH