A mud-slinging match has erupted between mobile operating giant Vodacom and Gogga Tracking Solutions, as accusations of underhanded dealings and unethical business practices stem from a High Court ruling.
Recently, the North Gauteng High Court ruled in favour of Vodacom, rejecting an application for an interdict by Gogga, which sought to protect its customers from the threat of being cut off from Vodacom`s network.
Instead, Judge NB Tuchten criticised Gogga`s legal team for irregular legal practice, awarding all costs to Vodacom.
Gogga MD Eugene Beetge has hit back, saying the judgement was "extremely irresponsible and one-sided as none of the facts were addressed".
"Unfortunately, the judge ruled against the interdict, stating various irregularities (which are still denied and untested) in the legal procedures, but not relating to the facts and claims of transgressions of Vodacom, made by Gogga. No decision or outcome was made as to the handling of the customers or the relationship between the parties during this hearing."
As a result, Gogga says it remains committed to continuing its lawsuit against Vodacom, regardless of how long it takes.
The ongoing dispute between the companies follows a complaint by Gogga against Vodacom at the Competition Commission, in February. The complaint was that Vodacom had participated in anti-competitive practices since August 2007.
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