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AFTER THE BELL: Cold call conundrum — tell me, how many missed calls did you get today?

Stephen Grootes · Daily Maverick

Published 9 Oct 2026, 8:26 am·just now·1 min read

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Cold calling remains a lifeline for some consumers, especially in rural areas, but South Africa’s spam call crackdown may struggle to reach illegal operators.

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