The situation is salvageable, say analysts, despite Neotel's R1.1 billion loss and a leadership shake-up.
The IT company believes it has a good case to appeal a ruling that it must pay R1.76 million for a breach of contract.
Spam is set to become a criminal offence under two new laws that should come into force this year.
The country's second virtual operator will be unveiled at an event in Johannesburg, on 8 February.
The company hopes to block Directory Solutions' bid to have a Competition Appeal Court decision overturned.
The popular news site was temporarily shut down to protect its users.
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