South Africa Tackles Crime Wave with Tougher SIM Registration
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South Africas government is stepping up to combat crime by enforcing the RICA law, which requires SIM cards to be properly linked to real people. A crackdown begins July 1, 2026, to address the issue of flawed distribution and third-party fraud. Industry experts suggest simple fixes like tamperproof packaging and biometrics to prevent cloning and pre-registration tricks. Private investigator Rick Crouch emphasizes the need for audit trails in stores to stop SIM swaps for fraud rings.
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