Top Minister Reveals What People Are Doing With Illegally Registered Sim Card Across The Country

Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has called for improperly registered SIM cards to be deactivated, warning that they are being used to facilitate criminal activities in the country amid growing public debate over immigration and law enforcement.

Kubayi, who chairs the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Migration, says tackling the misuse of mobile phone connections should form part of broader efforts to strengthen law enforcement and address criminality in South Africa.

The proposal comes against the backdrop of immigration-related protests, with concerns about undocumented foreign nationals, border management and alleged criminal activities remaining prominent in public discussions.

Kubayi call for deactivation signals a push for stricter enforcement against SIM cards that do not meet the required registration standards. However, the implementation of such a measure would need to follow applicable legal and regulatory procedures.

As chairperson of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Migration, Kubayi is involved in coordinating government efforts on migration-related matters. Her remarks underline the administration’s focus on addressing vulnerabilities that may be exploited by criminal networks.

The key question now is how authorities will translate the proposal into practical enforcement measures and whether further action will be announced against non-compliant SIM-card registrations.