Cybercrimes Act, 2020 · Section 60
Short Title and Commencement
Section 60 gives the Act its short title and provides for commencement by presidential proclamation.
What the section does
Section 60 states that the legislation is called the Cybercrimes Act, 2020. It provides that the Act comes into operation on a date fixed by the President by proclamation in the Gazette, and allows different dates for different provisions.
Key points
- The Act is formally titled the Cybercrimes Act, 2020.
- Commencement occurs through presidential proclamation in the Gazette.
- Different provisions may commence on different dates.
- The South African Government records that major portions of the Act commenced on 1 December 2021, with specified exclusions and later commencement arrangements.
What this means in practice
Commencement matters when determining whether a particular provision was legally in force at a particular point in time.
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