Nkosana Makate discusses his innovation of the "Please Call Me" service, his legal battle with Vodacom for compensation, and broader reflections on societal issues and human behaviour.
[00:15] Discussion about family roots and history
- Conversation about family origins in Free State
- Sharing experiences of visiting family abroad
- Mention of remaining Makate family members
[21:14] Education journey from high school to college
- Private education experience at Employment College
- Significance of the intervention in high school
- Decision to study at Promet College for completing matric
- Family influence on educational choices
- Challenges faced during the last two years of education
[42:27] Discussion on the collective actions and results of humanity
- Shaping the thinking of individuals
- Challenges such as hunger, gender-based violence, and instability
- Reflection on the negative consensus and impact on society
- Speculation on underlying issues at an atomic level
- Questioning the existence and nature of consensus
[01:03:42] Discussion on family heritage and acceptance in African culture
- Exploring the concept of fatherhood and family ties
- Traditional rituals for acceptance into the family
- Diversity and acceptance in African culture
- The significance of family upbringing and identity
[01:24:58]Innovative solution to enable phone calls without airtime
- Providing money to enable phone calls
- Developing a way for phones without airtime to generate messages
- Creating a code for free calls lasting an hour
- Realizing the potential for generating revenue from the idea
- Taking action to make the innovative idea a reality
[01:46:11] Negotiations with Vodacom regarding access to information
- Vodacom's awareness of the financial impact of 'Please Call Me' messages
- Strategic negotiation tactics employed by Vodacom
- Recreating and presenting product value in court
- Access to Vodacom's information obtained after negotiations
[02:07:26] Discussion on the concept of invention and discovery
- Being referred to as an inventor in legal papers
- Differentiating between invention and discovery
- The process of initiation in innovation
- Personal perspective on being a discoverer
- The role of the environment in fostering innovation
[02:28:41] Nkosana Makate discusses the importance of having a supportive legal team throughout his journey
- Emphasizing the significance of the company he is currently working with
- Reflecting on his legal team and their continuous support
- Recalling a humorous moment during arbitration with legal professionals
- Acknowledging the high calibre of legal heads in the country
- Discussing the financial aspects and challenges of legal fees in litigation
