National Opt-Out Registry launched - Hardin Ratshisusu details purpose

The National Consumer Commission has launched the National Opt-Out Registry, allowing consumers to block unwanted marketing calls, SMSes and other electronic messages. The move comes as spam calls continue to rise. Truecaller's 2026 report found that South Africans received more than 17 billion spam calls between January and June, a 25 percent increase from the same period in 2025. Let's unpack this further with Acting Commissioner at the National Consumer Commission, Hardin Ratshisusu in studio. For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.