This research aims to address this knowledge gap by investigating the current state of collaboration between SAPS and the private sector in combating cybercrime. By analyzing existing information sharing mechanisms, the development of preventative strategies, and incident response capabilities within these partnerships, the research will identify areas for improvement and provide valuable insights into how PPPs can be strengthened to create a more robust cyber defense in South Africa. This research could explore how the SAPS is working with the private sector to share information, develop cybercrime prevention strategies, and improve incident response capabilities. The aim were to investigate the role of public-private partnerships (PPPs) in enhancing South Africa's capacity to combat cybercrime. The objectives were to analyze current collaboration models between the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the private sector in combating cybercrime. Evaluate the effectiveness of existing information sharing mechanisms within these PPPs. Assess how PPPs contribute to the development and implementation of cybercrime prevention strategies in South Africa. Investigate the impact of PPPs on improving South Africa's cybercrime incident response capabilities. Identify key challenges and opportunities associated with PPPs in the South African cybercrime landscape. The research questions were how do current PPP models between SAPS and the private sector function in combating cybercrime in South Africa? What are the strengths and weaknesses of the existing information sharing mechanisms within these PPPs? To what extent do PPPs contribute to the development and implementation of effective cybercrime prevention strategies in South Africa? How do PPPs improve South Africa's capacity to respond to cybercrime incidents efficiently? What are the major challenges hindering the effectiveness of PPPs in combating cybercrime in South Africa? How can existing PPP models be strengthened to optimize their contribution to a safer cyberspace in South Africa? By comparing South Africa's approach with successful international models, what best practices can be incorporated to improve the effectiveness of PPPs? South Africa faces a growing threat from cybercrime, with businesses and individuals experiencing significant financial losses and reputational damage. While the South African Police Service (SAPS) possesses the legal mandate to combat cybercrime, their efforts are often hampered by limitations in resources, technical expertise, and real-time threat intelligence. Public-private partnerships (PPPs) have emerged as a promising approach to bridge this gap. However, the effectiveness of existing PPP models in South Africa remains underexplored.