Vodacom Set To Settle Today In ‘R40 Billion’ ‘Please Call Me’ Dispute

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Mar 12, 2024 #Kenneth Makate, #Vodacom

<header> <h1>Vodacom Pursues Amicable Resolution in 'R40 Billion' 'Please Call Me' Dispute</h1> </header> <section> <p>Leading telecommunication company, Vodacom Group Ltd., is set to engage in private discussions this week with former employee Kenneth Makate, aiming to settle the long-standing 'Please Call Me' compensation dispute out of court. Talks are scheduled to commence today, Tuesday.</p> <p>In February, the Supreme Court of Appeal in South Africa delivered a majority judgment indicating that Makate is entitled to compensation ranging between R29 billion and R63 billion. Vodacom, headquartered in Johannesburg, expressed concern in documents filed on February 26 to the Constitutional Court, stating that such compensation figures would have "devastating consequences" for the mobile-network operator, its workforce, and its investors. The company is appealing the SCA decision.</p> <p>The protracted legal battle revolves around the compensation disagreement between Vodacom and Makate concerning the 'Please Call Me' concept he proposed to the company's product development team over two decades ago while working in the finance division during the 2000s.</p> <p>Responding to inquiries on Monday, Makate confirmed, "Vodacom has requested private talks, and I am willing to engage with them." He further added that the discussions are slated for Tuesday.</p> </section> <section> <h2>Background of the Dispute</h2> <p>The 'Please Call Me' saga has endured numerous legal twists and turns, with both parties locked in a prolonged disagreement over the appropriate compensation for Makate's innovative idea.</p> </section> <section> <h2>Implications of the Supreme Court of Appeal Decision</h2> <p>The Supreme Court of Appeal's ruling in February intensified the stakes of the dispute. The specified compensation range, from R29 billion to R63 billion, has raised concerns within Vodacom about the potential adverse effects on the company, its workforce, and its investors.</p> </section> <section> <h2>Vodacom's Appeal to the Constitutional Court</h2> <p>Vodacom, in its effort to mitigate the perceived impact of the SCA decision, filed papers with the Constitutional Court appealing the judgment. The company seeks to present its case and argue against the awarded compensation figures.</p> </section> <section> <h2>Private Talks Initiated</h2> <p>Acknowledging Vodacom's request for private discussions, Kenneth Makate expressed his willingness to engage in the talks. The anticipated dialogue aims to explore a mutually agreeable resolution to the longstanding compensation dispute.</p> </section> <footer> <p>This HTML document provides a rewritten version of the original article to ensure unique content while adhering to the request for an SEO-friendly and high-quality copy.</p> </footer> odacom to settle out of court with Please call me man-Image Source@X

Leading telecommunication company Vodacom Group Ltd. is set to settle today with former employee Kenneth Makate in the long-standing ‘Please Call Me’ compensation dispute out of court. Talks are scheduled to commence today, Tuesday.

In February, the Supreme Court of Appeal in South Africa delivered a majority judgment indicating that Makate is entitled to compensation ranging between R29 billion and R63 billion. Vodacom, headquartered in Johannesburg, expressed concern in documents filed on February 26 to the Constitutional Court, stating that such compensation figures would have “devastating consequences” for the mobile network operator, its workforce, and its investors. The company is appealing the SCA decision.

The protracted legal battle revolves around the compensation disagreement between Vodacom and Makate. It is concerning the ‘Please Call Me’ concept he proposed to the company’s product development team over two decades ago. He dd this while working in the finance division during the 2000s.

Responding to inquiries on Monday, Makate confirmed, “Vodacom has requested private talks, and I am willing to engage with them.” He further added that the discussions are slated for Tuesday.

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Background of the Dispute

The ‘Please Call Me’ saga has endured numerous legal twists and turns, with both parties locked in a prolonged disagreement over the appropriate compensation for Makate’s innovative idea.

Implications of the Supreme Court of Appeal Decision

The Supreme Court of Appeal’s ruling in February intensified the stakes of the dispute. The specified compensation range, from R29 billion to R63 billion, has raised concerns within Vodacom. The potential adverse effectsit may have on the company, its workforce, and its investors is huge.

Vodacom’s Appeal to the Constitutional Court

Vodacom, in its effort to mitigate the perceived impact of the SCA decision, filed papers with the Constitutional Court appealing the judgment. The company seeks to present its case and argue against the awarded compensation figures.

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Private Talks Initiated

Acknowledging Vodacom’s request for private discussions, Kenneth Makate expressed his willingness to engage in the talks. The anticipated dialogue aims to explore a mutually agreeable resolution to the longstanding compensation dispute.