Articles about RICA

Untraceable SIM cards equal untraceable crime

A silent enabler of organised crime, untraceable SIM cards can and must be stopped by technology that already exists.

Call for ‘urgent’ RICA action

Justice minister Mmamoloko Kubayi urged to address SIM registration shortcomings during the department’s budget vote.

Telcos blink first in biometric fee fight with Home Affairs

As telcos withdraw a High Court challenge to Home Affairs’ 6 500% biometric verification fee hike, they maintain their right to challenge government decisions.

Calls grow for biometric SIM registration as fraud tops R5.3bn

Global bodies warn the move could exclude the vulnerable and create underground markets for fraudulently registered SIM cards.

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