31-07-2025
The Makate vs Vodacom saga: A deep dive into the 'Please Call Me' court battle
In a historic judgment delivered on Thursday, the Constitutional Court ruled that the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) had committed several errors in assessing Vodacom's appeal against a High Court decision.
Outgoing Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Madlanga delivered his last ruling involving the long-running dispute between Nkosana Makate and Vodacom over the Please Call Me invention.
The ruling has significant implications for the case and the legal battle for compensation. We take a deep dive into the key events in the Makate vs Vodacom 'Please Call Me' battle.