South Africa: Partial implementation of Cybercrimes Act

On 1 December 2021, certain sections of the Cybercrimes Act entered into force. In particular, all Chapters entered into force with the exception of the following provisions: Part VI of Chapter 1 on Definitions and Interpretations; sections 38(1)(d)-(f), 40(3)-(4), and (41-44)) of Chapter 4 on Powers to Investigate, Search, Access or Seize; section 54 of Chapter 8 on Reporting Obligations and Capacity Building; sections 11B-D, and 56A(3)(c)-(e) of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 32 of 2007, in the Schedule of laws repealed or amended in terms of section 58 of Chapter 9 on General Provisions.