Articles about RICA

Even as SA exits greylist, tech challenges remain

While SA’s removal from the greylist is seen as a significant achievement, several tech solutions to prevent illicit financial flows have yet to be implemented.

Freely available illegal SIM cards fuel financial crime

As SA prepares to be removed from the grey list, illegally registered SIM cards remain a major concern, often used to commit crimes.

Biometric fee hike sparks search for alternatives

A sharp rise in the ID verification fees charged by home affairs sparks debate, with some suggesting digital alternatives, while others urge continued integration with official systems.

R1m illegal SIM cards seized from suspected fraudsters

Police arrest 48 suspects involved in the illicit operation and seize over two million SIM cards in Johannesburg and Bloemfontein.

Capitec Connect introduces data bundles for up to 80% less than traditional telcos

The mobile virtual network operator's vision is to democratise access to affordable data.

Ensuring compliance: A reseller’s guide to navigating RICA, ICASA regulations

VOIP resellers need to rigorously verify the location of their clients to ensure compliance and that end-users are in SA, says Wanatel.

Why SA's networks need to defend against SIM swap fraud

In South Africa, face biometrics would be able to verify whether the person registering a SIM is live and doing it in the present moment, says iiDENTIFii.

Absa launches ChatWallet for mobile banking via WhatsApp

The bank’s ChatWallet provides a range of services, from receiving money to making payments and even withdrawing cash via WhatsApp

Good attempt but RICA Bill still flawed, say legal experts

The National Assembly passes the contentious Regulation of Interception of Communications and Provision of Communication-Related Information Amendment Bill.

SIM proliferation slammed as ‘reckless business practice’

ICASA acknowledges the problematic proliferation of SIM cards is a troubling issue, as related fraud and questions about the might of the RICA Act mount.

Telcos, civic body at odds over ‘non-RICA’d’ SIM cards

Public Interest SA claims there is widespread use of improperly RICA’d SIM cards in the commission of heinous crimes and wants steep penalties for telcos.

SAPS uses illegal spy tech, claims DA

The DA alleges SAPS purchased spy equipment known as “grabbers” without obtaining the necessary exemption.