Cybercrimes Act (2020): The Cybercrimes Act, which came into effect in December 2021, introduced significant changes to South Africa’s legal framework regarding cybercrime. This Act criminalizes various offenses, including hacking,…
General Regulatory Framework: While there are no specific laws exclusively addressing emerging technologies like AI, IoT, and cloud computing, these technologies fall under existing cybersecurity regulations, such as the Cybercrimes…
National Cybersecurity Hub: South Africa has established a National Cybersecurity Hub, which acts as a central point for coordinating cybersecurity efforts, including threat intelligence sharing. The Hub facilitates collaboration between…
Regulatory Frameworks: The Electronic Communications and Transactions Act (ECTA) provides a framework for the security of electronic communications, including mobile and wireless networks. This Act outlines obligations for service providers…
Cybersecurity Certification Framework: The South African government, through the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies, is developing a cybersecurity certification framework to establish standards for cybersecurity products and services. This…
