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New Cybercrime Laws for South Africa

CAPE TOWN – A new draft bill to tackle cybercrime in South Africa is being introduced, according to ZDNet. The proposed laws, which impose sentences of up to 25 years in jail, make phishing and ID theft crimes for the first time. South Africa will join Kenya and Nigeria as the latest country in Africa to have legislation […]

14-09-15 14:53

CAPE TOWN – A new draft bill to tackle cybercrime in South Africa is being introduced, according to ZDNet. The proposed laws, which impose sentences of up to 25 years in jail, make phishing and ID theft crimes for the first time. South Africa will join Kenya and Nigeria as the latest country in Africa to have legislation against cybercrime.

From CNBC, a video on ‘What you should know about South Africa’s new cybercrime bill’: