{"id":139,"date":"2020-09-01T12:10:39","date_gmt":"2020-09-01T12:10:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/?post_type=ht_kb&p=139"},"modified":"2020-09-01T12:10:40","modified_gmt":"2020-09-01T12:10:40","slug":"what-you-need-to-know-about-rica-for-voice","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/index.php\/knowledge-base\/what-you-need-to-know-about-rica-for-voice\/","title":{"rendered":"What You Need To Know About RICA for Voice"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What is RICA?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Regulation of Interception of Communications and Provision of Communication-related Information Act (RICA), is a South African law that came into effect on 1 July 2009, that requires owners of SIM and\/or Data cards to register their details. These details include full names, identity number and\/or company registration numbers, residential and business or postal address, whichever is applicable and a certified photocopy of the person\u2019s identification document on which his or her photo, appear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RICA prohibits the interception and monitoring of direct and indirect communications, and assist in the investigation, detection and prevention of crimes which treason, sedition, fraud and money laundering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why do you need to register?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

RICA is a legal requirement and non-compliance will result in your SIM and\/or Data card being placed in a RICA lock status, until registration is complete and approved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do I register?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can send us your number, and we will send it off for approval. If your application is unsuccessful, we will then notify and stipulate the reasons why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once your application has been processed you can upload your RICA documents via your Voice Interface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What do I need to register?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n