Cybercrimes Act, 2020 · Section 57
International Agreements
Section 57 allows the National Executive to enter into agreements with foreign States concerning cybercrime cooperation.
What the section does
Section 57 allows the National Executive to enter into agreements with foreign States concerning mutual assistance and cooperation relating to the investigation and prosecution of cybercrime and certain related offences.
Key points
- Agreements can support investigation and prosecution of Cybercrimes Act offences.
- They can also address other offences committed by means of or facilitated through an article.
- The provision supports international cooperation on detection, prevention, mitigation and investigation.
What this means in practice
Cybercrime does not stop at national borders, so cooperation agreements can form part of the broader enforcement framework.
Important
This page is an educational explanation of the Cybercrimes Act. It is not legal advice and does not replace the Act, regulations, court decisions or advice from a qualified legal professional.
Official source
Read the official Cybercrimes Act from the South African Department of Justice and Constitutional Development.
Cybercrimes Act, 2020 — official PDF