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The Indelible Legacy of Nkosana Makate: The Inventor of “Please Call Me”

by Lerato Mokena
February 28, 2024

Nkosana Makate, the inventor of the “Please Call Me” communication tool, is a prominent figure in the telecommunications industry. Despite a twodecadelong legal battle with Vodacom, Makate’s resilience and creativity serve as a motivating testament to the power of perseverance and innovative thought. He came up with the idea of “Please Call Me” at just 24, born out of a personal problem of not having enough airtime to call his mother. Makate’s story is a powerful reminder that real innovation often comes from personal experiences and the will to overcome obstacles.

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The Fascinating Tale of Kenneth Nkosana Makate: A Battle of Innovation and Justice

by Kagiso Petersen
February 15, 2024

Kenneth Nkosana Makate’s legal battle with Vodacom over his “Please Call Me” invention is a fascinating story of innovation and justice in the telecommunications industry. The case could lead to Vodacom paying Makate a minimum of R29 billion, making him South Africa’s thirdrichest individual and the wealthiest black African. Vodacom plans to contest the ruling, potentially resulting in staff reductions and inflated prices. Makate’s journey underscores the importance of safeguarding intellectual property and fighting for what is rightfully deserved.

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