Tag: Cybercrimes Act
Fortifying the state – building cyber resilience in the digital era
In an era where borders are no longer physical, South Africa is drawn into a new kind of conflict. This conflict is not fought with tanks and missiles. Instead, it is waged with lines of code and silent intrusions. From local municipalities to national ministries, government systems face relentless attack. The digital battlefield is here. Cyberspace has become the next frontier of conflict.
Not every crime is a cybercrime – the contrast between cyber-enabled...
The global adoption of digital technology is rapidly increasing, which has caused an evolution in criminal behaviour resulting in the increased occurrence of cyberattacks on businesses and individuals respectively.
Your actions in cyberspace can now land you in prison
By proclamation in the Gazette, President Cyril Ramaphosa has fixed 1 December 2021 as the date on which certain sections of the Cybercrimes Act, 19 of 2020 (Cybercrimes Act/the Act) come into operation. This means that the Act is now enforceable.
South African Cybercrimes Act is now law!
The President has proclaimed that, from 1 December 2021, certain sections of the Cybercrimes Act, 2020 will come into full force.
Financial Services Regulation – Update
Keep up to date on the most important Financial Services Regulation developments in South Africa in June 2021.
