The Procedure to Rica My Telkom Sim in South Africa
What is RICA?
RICA is a South African law that oversees the legal interception and monitoring of any mobile phone communication. It requires every person who buys a SIM to register their personal details.
What do I need to RICA my Telkom SIM online?
To RICA your Telkom SIM online, there are a few things you’ll need:
- The SIM ICCID number at the back of your new SIM Pack.
- Personal and contact details
- Copy of RSA ID in either PDF, PNG, JPG, or JPEG format
- Proof of Residence: Utility bill, store account bank statement
- Finally, you must submit a selfie to complete the RICA process. This means you will have to use a device that has a camera.
How do I RICA my Telkom SIM online?
Once you have all your documentation in order, these are the steps to register your SIM card:
Step 1:
Visit the Telkom RICA website and click the “Start RICA” button. This will initiate the RICA verification process.
Step 2:
Fill in the required details such as your personal details (name, last name), your RSA ID number, and your SIM ICCID number.
You can find your SIM ICCID number at the back of your new SIM pack.
Step 3:
Provide further personal information such as your contact details.
Step 4:
After you’ve submitted your contact details, you will receive an email and SMS, and a link to complete the RICA process.
Step 5:
Submit a copy of your RSA ID. This can be in PDF, PNG, JPG or JPEG format.
Step 6:
Submit your Proof of Residence. This will either be your utility bill, store account, or a bank statement.
Step 7:
As the last step, you will need to take and submit a selfie that clearly shows your face to confirm your identity. This will complete the RICA verification process.
The verification process should take about 15 minutes. Once completed, you will receive an SMS telling you if your RICA verification has been successful or not.
