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    You are at:Home»ECONOMIX»Business News»Standard Bank moves to Peppergrove Mall
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    Standard Bank moves to Peppergrove Mall

    Linda PonaBy Linda PonaNovember 30, 2022Updated:December 1, 2022No Comments2 Mins Read
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    Standard Bank Branch manager, Bongo Bavuma
    The official opening of the new Standard Bank branch at Peppergrove Mall by branch manager, Bongo Bavuma. Photo: Linda Mkaza

    By MALIKHANYE MANKAYI

    Yesterday, Standard Bank celebrated the official opening of its new branch at Peppergrove Mall.

    The branch has moved from its Church Square building which adjoined the Town Hall and Municipal Offices.

    The previous Standard Bank of South Africa Limited branch, built in 1933, is situated in Church Square, adjoining the Town Hall and Municipal Offices. Photo: Makana tourism 

    Makhanda Standard Bank branch manager Bhongo Bavuma credited all the staff who participated in the move and “embraced the change”.

    Sarah Baartman Distribution Manager Duane Grobler added that while the move was initially daunting, especially moving from a building they previously occupied for more than 100 years, he was now excited at the opportunity presented by the move. 

    “Change is sometimes necessary. While the space is smaller, there is an opportunity that comes with that change,” Goliath said. 

    The move to the new premises was necessary for many reasons, but the two main ones were space and digitisation.

    “To stay in the market, we need to adjust and evolve with time”, said Goliath. He said customers were migrating to digital channels, so it only makes sense to reduce square meters so Standard Bank can stay in the market.

    New Standard Bank Branch at Peppergrove Mall. Photo: Linda Mkaza

    Grobler said the historical building was too big and underutilised, and with the growing migration to digital and online banking, a smaller space made sense. He said that banking hours would also be more flexible for those who do online banking.

    Both Goliath and Grobler added that while most people have smartphones to do online transactions, they will still cater for those who do not have smartphones.

    “There are challenges where people don’t have smartphones to download the apps, but it’s a journey we will have to walk with them. Banking should be available for people everywhere; that is why the USSD option is still available,” Grobler said.

    Mary Ngesi, 80, said that she has banked with Standard Bank for more than 20 years, and while the new building is far from the older one, her daughter-in-law manages most of her banking, so she does not have to worry about walking too far to get to the bank.

    Standard Bank staff members that make banking easier. Photo: Linda Mkaza
    Standard Bank staff members who help make banking easier. Photo: Linda Mkaza
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