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REPORT PIRACY 

SAFACT appeals to you, the public, to report to SAFACT immediately if you have any knowledge of manufacture or sale of counterfeit film or video product or related software.
  • Piracy funds organized crime and damages our film and video industry. 
  • Piracy costs jobs and can harm the people working in our music and publishing industry 
  • Piracy funds terrorism which can destroy our development and your future enjoyment.
Even the simple reporting of movie and game vendors at the traffic lights can assist us to track down the source of the counterfeit products, and make the country a safer place for all of us.

All counterfeit crimes should be reported to SAFACT, anonymously if required. When the customer reports an illegal DVD or CD stand, whether on the side of the road or at a flea market, the report will be recorded by SAFACT who will then follow the correct legal procedures in confiscating product and/or arresting the culprits. If the caller chooses to provide their details, they will stand a chance of winning a hamper full of entertainment products. Please do not report the crime and remain on the site in anticipation of the raid, as due process must be followed. 


Piracy Reporting Services

The following methods can be used to report piracy 24 hours per day, anonymously if required:

  • SAFACT Piracy SMS Service: 32211

    SMS a report on piracy activity to 32211 by sending the word "Piracy" followed by your report.
    Please include:
    • Type of piracy (DVD, Video, CD's, Software)
    • The physical location of the signing
    • Name of the business and / or person involved.
    All SMS reports are charged at R 1.00 excl vat. Free SMS's do not apply.

  • Piracy Reporting Form

    The Report Piracy Form is a simple one page form that can be completed online, and emailed to SAFACT automatically.
    Click here to complete the Piracy Reporting Form.