South Africa Launches New System to Block Spam Calls
South Africa Launches New System to Block Spam Calls Published: 8 October 2026 | Category: South Africa South Africans will soon have a new way to protect themselves from unwanted marketing calls, SMS messages and other electronic communications after the government officially launched the National Opt-Out Registry. The initiative, announced by the National Consumer Commission (NCC) on 7 October 2026, is designed to give consumers greater control over how businesses contact them for marketing purposes. The new system will be introduced in phases, with consumer blocking protections expected to become operational from May 2027. Government Takes Action Against Spam Calls Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Parks Tau announced the initiative as part of the government's efforts to strengthen consumer protection and privacy. The registry will require direct marketing companies to register with the NCC and check their marketing databases regularly to ensure they do not contact c...