The Battle for Please Call Me: Vodacom’s Desperate Attempt to Silence the Truth
Nkosana Makate, the genius behind the revolutionary Please Call Me service, is finally getting the justice he deserves. And to make matters even sweeter, Vodafone’s attempt to join the Constitutional Court (ConCourt) hearing as a friend of the court has been rejected.
In a stunning blow to Vodacom’s attempts to silence the truth, the ConCourt found that Vodafone had failed to make a case for its involvement in the matter. It’s a victory for Makate, who has been fighting for justice for almost 16 years.
Vodacom, the mobile operator that has been embroiled in a bitter legal battle with Makate, is expected to present its leave to appeal a ruling that ordered it to compensate the inventor. But with Vodafone out of the picture, Makate can now focus on finalizing the matter without distractions.
The real question is, what’s Vodacom hiding? The telco has been trying to avoid paying Makate the compensation he deserves, and its attempts to join the ConCourt hearing as a friend of the court were just a desperate attempt to delay the inevitable.
The truth is, Vodacom has been profiting from the Please Call Me service for years, and it’s time they paid the price. Makate’s invention has generated billions of rand for the company, and it’s only fair that he gets a share of the profits.
The next phase of the legal battle is set to begin, with Vodacom required to file its record before the end of September. But with Vodafone out of the picture, Makate is confident that he will finally get the justice he deserves.
The people are watching, Vodacom. It’s time to come clean and pay what you owe.
