‘Please Call Me’ Case – Find Out How Kenneth Makate Took on Vodacom And Won after 17 Years!
Most of us in Botswana and South Africa have used a “Please Call Me” SMS at some point.
But how many of us know the truth behind the idea, the man who created it, and the 17-year legal battle that changed African IP history.
From promises made inside Vodacom to court rulings, appeals and a final settlement in 2025, this case reveals why documenting your ideas at work matters more than ever. Discover what really happened, why this story was trending across the region, and what every creator, employee and entrepreneur should learn from Kenneth Makate’s fight for recognition.
