Vodacom and Kenneth Makate reach confidential settlement in landmark “Please Call Me” dispute

Vodacom has officially concluded its long-running legal battle with Kenneth Makate, the originator of the “Please Call Me” service, through an out-of-court settlement. The agreement, approved by Vodacom’s board on 4 November 2025, brings finality to a dispute that has spanned over two decades and shaped South Africa’s legal landscape around intellectual property and corporate … Continue reading Vodacom and Kenneth Makate reach confidential settlement in landmark “Please Call Me” dispute