We understand why #RICA is necessary, don't get me wrong. But anyone who's ever bought a SIM card in #SouthAfrica knows what a pain in the ass it can be. And anyone who's ever lost, had to dispose of, or had a SIM card stolen in #SouthAfrica knows how *scary* it can be.
What's worse, the process doesn't actually work, when you think about it: https://techcentral.co.za/great-big-flaw-with-rica-how-to-fix-it/244290/?utm_source=MastodonAfrica
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