# “Please Call Me” inventor Nkosana Makate says he’s confident the Supreme Court of Appeal will compel Vodacom to pay 9.4-billion-rand in compensation. Makate rejected Vodacom’s earlier offer of 47-million-rand. The Constitutional Court has now granted Vodacom leave to appeal and critisised the SCA for ignoring evidence and breaching the rule of law in its […]
# The African Continental Free Trade Agreement can help diversify trade and protect emerging economies from global uncertainty. Speaking at the Trade and Industrial Policy Strategy forum in Sandton, African Continental Free Trade Area Coordination and Programmes director, Tsotetsi Makong, cited Lesotho’s 3.6-billion-rand loss, due amongst others to a US import tariff of 50-percent. He […]
# Retiring acting deputy chief justice, Mbuyiseli Madlanga, has ruled that the Supreme Court of Appeal committed a fundamental failure of justice in handling the ‘Please Call Me case’ between inventor Nkosana Makate and Vodacom. Delivering his final judgment before retirement, Madlanga said the SCA failed to assess key facts, ignored evidence, and offered inadequate […]
# The Constitutional Court has ordered the Supreme Court of Appeal to re-consider Vodacom’s case in the long-running “Please Call Me” dispute with inventor Nkosana Makate. Vodacom challenged the SCA’s ruling that ordered a new compensation offer beyond the 47-million-rand initially proposed. Makate is seeking 9.4-billion-rand. Retiring acting deputy chief Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga found flaws […]
# B20 Sustainable Food Systems Task Force chairperson, Debra Mallowah, has warned that the global food crisis is no longer hypothetical, but a harsh reality requiring urgent action. Speaking at a B20 South Africa virtual roundtable, she called the crisis a systemic failure, affecting all regions and income groups. Mallowah outlined four urgent priorities including food […]
# Gauteng Roads and Transport MEC, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, is launching the Merchant Development Programme to help township-based small, medium, and micro enterprises enter the automotive industry. Launching at the Chamdor Automotive Hub in Krugersdorp, the initiative aims to support small businesses with training, accreditation, and integration into the government supply chain. The programme targets merchants […]
# Acting deputy chief justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga retires today, ending a distinguished 17-year career on the bench. The Constitutional Court will hold a special sitting where he will deliver the ruling in the Please Call Me case. Appointed South Africa’s youngest judge in 1997, Madlanga’s career highlights include representing the country at the International Court […]
# The DA has welcomed the arrest of ANC Tshwane regional secretary George Matjila on assault charges. The DA’s Crezane Bosch says the charge stems from an incident involving another ANC member. Bosch has questioned the lack of action on similar assault allegations against ANC spokesperson Joel Masilela and EFF leader Obakeng Ramabodu. She stressed […]
# The South African Social Security Agency CEO Themba Matlou has called on executives and senior managers across all nine provinces to assist beneficiaries during the August payment review cycle. The initiative aims to reduce long queues and ensure seamless grant reviews. Matlou emphasised that no beneficiary should be turned away. SASSA spokesperson Andile Tshona […]
