'Please Call Me' battle erupts as funder Errol Elsdon takes on Makate in court
Businessman Errol Elsdon has initiated defamation proceedings against Nkosana Makate, the man behind the successful 'Please Call Me' litigation against Vodacom. Elsdon disputes the narrative that Makate acted alone, claiming he and other investors were the primary financial backers of the legal battle.
Why it matters
This case challenges the public perception of a high-profile corporate legal victory and exposes the complex financial structures behind major litigation.
Ask AI 4 min Nkosana Makate reached a settlement with Vodacom over the Please Call Me feature.
The article presents both sides of the dispute, quoting the accuser while acknowledging the original narrative.
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