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Please Call MeMar 14, 2024

Makate asks ConCourt to dismiss Vodacom’s appeal

In a 97-page affidavit submitted to the ConCourt, the ‘Please Call Me’ inventor requests that Vodacom’s appeal be thrown out.

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Privacy by design a key factor in data protection

Legal and tech experts delved into privacy by design at ITWeb BI Summit 2024.

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Nkosana MakateMar 11, 2024

Makate to respond to Vodacom in court this week

The ‘Please Call Me’ inventor is expected to submit an answering affidavit, opposing Vodacom’s appeal, to the Constitutional Court.

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Standard BankMar 11, 2024

Standard Bank flags ‘fraudulent site’ Direct Access Finance

The website falsely associates its physical address with that of Standard Bank and links itself to one of the bank’s subsidiaries.

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MultiChoiceMar 5, 2024

Canal+ sweetens MultiChoice offer to R125 per share

The French media giant agrees to make its mandatory offer at a cash consideration of R125 per MultiChoice ordinary share.

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VodacomMar 5, 2024

'Please Call Me' mega-payout is unreasonable, says Vodacom

Compensation in the magnitude of billions to Nkosana Makate would be unreasonable, says Vodacom SA CEO Sitho Mdlalose.

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AppleMar 5, 2024

Spotify complaint sees Apple hit with R37bn EU fine

Apple applied restrictions, preventing developers from informing iOS users about cheaper music services, says the European Commission.

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Direct marketers body studies InfoReg’s latest classification

The association says it’s studying the Information Regulator’s conclusion on electronic communication as it pertains to telemarketing.

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AIFeb 28, 2024

South Africa must make moves on AI regulation

Professor Johan Steyn urges government to recognise the importance of artificial intelligence regulation, to protect future generations.

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VodacomFeb 28, 2024

Vodacom warns of dire ‘Please Call Me’ financial implications

The telco lodges a leave to appeal application, saying the large ‘Please Call Me’ compensation payout will negatively impact its finances and shareholders.

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Pansy TlakulaFeb 27, 2024

Info watchdog goes after direct marketing firm

The Information Regulator issues the first enforcement notice against a direct marketing firm, saying it contravened section 69 of POPIA.

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Mauritius TelecomFeb 27, 2024

Mauritius: Regulators step in as cyber security risk grows

Mauritius Telecom's exec details island nation’s shift to mandatory information sharing.