Spam callers face penalties of up to R1,000,000 in South Africa

• Spam callers in South Africa can face penalties of up to R1,000,000 for violating new rules about spam.
• The new regulations, published in a Government Gazette notice on April 15, 2026, introduce a mandatory opt-out registry and impose substantial compliance obligations on direct marketers.
• Direct marketers must now register on the opt-out registry, pay an initial registration fee, and clearly identify themselves on public platforms, with failure to comply resulting in significant financial penalties and reputational risk.