Guarantees the right to freedom of expression but includes limitations that address hate speech and incitement to violence. The Constitution prohibits hate speech that promotes hatred based on race, ethnicity, gender, or religion and incites violence.
Other Legislation from South Africa
Act on Cybercrime/Online Intellectual Property Protection
- Copyright Act, 1978
- Cybercrimes Act, 2020
- Electronic Communications and Transactions Act (ECTA), 2002
- Patents Act, 1978
- Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), 2013
- Trade Marks Act, 1993
Cooperation and International Efforts
- Convention on Cybercrime (Budapest Convention)
- Extradition Act (1962)
- Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties (MLATs)
Criminal Code/Law Enforcement
Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection
- Cybercrimes Act, 2020
- Electronic Communications and Transactions Act (ECTA), 2002
- National Cybersecurity Policy Framework (NCPF)
Data Protection and Privacy
Online Hate Speech and Illegal Content