Articles about RICA

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.

Telco industry must deploy a solution against identity, SIM swap fraud

Mobile service providers use remote liveness detection, biometric identification and SIM binding to stop identity theft.

PnP Mobile’s RICA process goes paperless

Pick n Pay makes it possible for PnP Mobile customers to register their SIM cards through a completely paperless process.

ConCourt RICA ruling will prevent abuse of Internet surveillance powers

The latest Constitutional Court ruling on RICA will prevent surveillance powers from being arbitrarily abused by espionage ghosts, says Right2Know.