The South African Penal Code is primarily governed by the Criminal Procedure Act which set out the laws relating to crimes, penalties, and the criminal justice process.
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)
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