Do I need to <strong>RICA</strong> (register my passport) to activate this CoreESIM?

No, a significant advantage of CoreESIM is the complete circumvention of the mandatory RICA (Regulation of Interception of Communications and Provision of Communication-Related Information) process. South African law requires all physical SIM card purchases, including at airports like JNB or CPT, to involve a time-consuming, in-person passport and biometric registration. CoreESIM operates digitally, requiring no ID submission or physical presence, allowing for immediate, hassle-free activation and connectivity upon arrival in South Africa.