Makate vs Vodacom: Inside the Epic Battle

In today's episode, Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh unpacks the Vodacom vs Makate case and the ConCourt judgement handed down by Justice Madlanga. Pace Car Rental: https://www.pacecarrental.co.za/ Become a YouTube Member of SMWX:    / @_smwx   Visit the SMWX store for merch and books: https://smwx.store CONTACT: ✉️: info@smw-x.co.za 📞WhatsApp Line: 082 891 4935 Visit my website: sizwempofuwalsh.com _______ Credits: Director and DOP: Nomaan Haarzavi for Narr8 Studio Lead Camera Operator: Faizan Haq for Narr8 Studio 2nd Camera Operator: Yusuf Rahman for Narr8 Studio Producer: Oratile Kekana ________ 00:00 - The 25-Year Battle Over "Please Call Me" 01:06 - Why the ConCourt Judgment Matters 01:37 - Case Background: Who is Makate? 02:45 - Vodacom Launches Without Paying 03:56 - Legal Battle Phase 1: Does Vodacom Owe Makate? 04:46 - ConCourt’s 2016 Judgment: Makate Must Be Paid 05:33 - Phase 2: How Much Is Makate Owed? 06:09 - Disputing the CEO's R47 Million Offer 07:00 - High Court Says Recalculate the Amount 07:33 - Vodacom Appeals to SCA 08:01 - SCA Sides with Makate, Suggests Billions 09:07 - Vodacom Appeals Again to the ConCourt 09:47 - Justice Madlanga's Final Judgment 10:11 - ConCourt Critiques the SCA 11:15 - Can the ConCourt Avoid Controversy? 12:15 - Courts Overstepping? ConCourt Says Yes 13:32 - Technical Failings in SCA Ruling 15:36 - Broader Reflections and Commentary 17:48 - Time for Appeals Reform? 18:34 - Power Imbalance in South African Justice 19:32 - Corporate Power and Telecoms in South Africa 20:48 - Equality on Paper vs. Power in Practice 21:39 - What’s Next for the Makate Case? 22:25 - Share, Subscribe, Join the SMWX Movement