The Ways to Make a Private Call in South Africa
How do I make my MTN number private in South Africa?
The option option for making your MTN number private is to dial #31#number. The number is the number that you are calling. An instance would be #31#0838484848.
Does * 67 still work in South Africa?
Yes. Based on our tests in April of 2022, this still works. If you dial *67 then the recipient’s full ten-digit phone number, your call will ring through. The recipient’s caller ID will say ‘Unknown Caller’ or something similar.
How do I make a private call?
To block your number on Android:
- Open the Phone app, and open the Menu.
- Select Settings, then Call settings.
- Click on Additional settings, then Caller ID.
- Choose “Hide number” and your number will be hidden.
Does 31 hide your number?
How to Stop your number showing
In Order to block caller ID for an individual call, dial 1831 (or #31# from a mobile) then the number you are calling. Generally, this will make sure the person you are calling will not see your number.
Is it * 67 or * 69?
This code could block your number from being displayed temporarily for a specific call: Enter *67. Enter the number you wish to call (including area code).
