Nompilo Morafo, MTN Group's chief sustainability and corporate affairs officer, attended the meeting together with MTN SA CEO Charles Molapisi.

The MTN SA executive committee met with the leadership of the political party Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in Johannesburg yesterday to explore ways to transform the telecoms sector to be more inclusive.

MTN SA CEO Charles Molapisi revealed the meeting on LinkedIn post, stating: "Today, alongside the MTN South Africa exco and our group chief sustainability and corporate affairs officer, we had a robust discussion with the EFF leadership, led by CIC Julius Malema."

He went on to say the focus to discuss industry matters including creating more opportunities for youth and women’s empowerment.

“Great to have these open conversations that drive progress,” he said.

The EFF revealed on social media that its officials, led by party leader Julius Malema, met with the executive leadership of telecoms company MTN South Africa.

The party said: “The meeting reflected on the necessary development in the telecommunications industry in South Africa, including provision of infrastructure in needy areas and areas of opportunity and threat to the market and local industries.”