点评:I had never visited Boschendal myself, but over the years I had come to know the name through the media, often associated with fine wine and warm hospitality. Sadly, that name now carries a very different meaning for me.
In November 2025, my son was struck by one of their drivers while crossing the road at a stop sign in Stellenbosch. Although he was fortunate to escape without lasting physical injuries, the incident was frightening and deeply unsettling for him — and for us as a family.
What made this experience even more distressing was the difficulty I encountered afterward. It took considerable effort to obtain basic information from Boschendal, such as the vehicle’s registration number and the driver’s details, which I needed to pursue a future claim. When I eventually received their internal incident report, it stated that the accident was my son’s fault. The report also failed to include the vehicle registration or certain critical particulars of the driver.
During a telephone conversation, I was told that someone would contact my son to apologize for the incident. That call never came.
I am immensely grateful that my son is physically well, but the emotional impact of that day should not be underestimated. I had expected an organization of Boschendal’s stature to respond with greater care, transparency and compassion. Instead, this experience has left us feeling unheard and deeply disappointed.
翻译:我从未亲自去过博斯亨达尔酒庄,但多年来,我通过媒体了解了这个名字,它常常与美酒佳酿和热情好客联系在一起。可惜的是,如今这个名字对我来说却有着截然不同的含义。
2025年11月,我的儿子在斯泰伦博斯的一个停车标志前过马路时,被博斯亨达尔酒庄的一名司机撞倒。虽然他幸运地没有留下永久性的身体损伤,但这次事故对他以及我们全家来说都是一次可怕的经历,也让我们深感不安。
更令人痛苦的是,事后我遇到了重重困难。我费了好大劲才从博斯亨达尔酒庄获得一些基本信息,例如车辆登记号码和司机的详细信息,而这些信息对于日后提出索赔至关重要。最终,当我收到他们的内部事故报告时,报告上却写着事故责任在我儿子身上。这份报告也没有包含车辆登记信息或司机的一些关键信息。
在一次电话沟通中,他们告诉我有人会联系我的儿子,就此事道歉。然而,这个电话却始终没有打来。我无比感激儿子的身体康复,但那天的遭遇给他带来的情感创伤不容小觑。我原本期望像博斯亨达尔这样级别的机构能够以更体贴、透明和富有同情心的态度来回应。然而,这次经历却让我们感到被忽视和深深失望。