This research aims to bridge this gap by investigating the public's level of awareness, understanding of online safety practices, and the impact of current educational campaigns. By identifying these knowledge gaps and potential shortcomings in educational initiatives, this research will inform the development of more targeted and effective strategies to improve public safety in the digital landscape. This research could examine the level of public awareness of cybercrime threats, the public's understanding of online safety practices, and the effectiveness of public education campaigns. The aims were to understand the public's awareness of cybercrime and online safety practices in South Africa and assess the effectiveness of current public education campaigns. The objectives were to Measure the level of public awareness of common cybercrime threats in South Africa. Evaluate the public's understanding of online safety practices. Assess the effectiveness of existing public education campaigns on cybercrime awareness. The research questions were to how familiar is the South African public with common cybercrime threats (phishing, malware, identity theft)? Does the public's understanding of online safety practices vary across demographics (age, location, socioeconomic background)? How effective are current public education campaigns in reaching the target audience and promoting online safety practices? What are the preferred formats for public education campaigns on cybercrime (social media, workshops, radio ads)? Do language barriers hinder public awareness of cybercrime threats in South Africa? How does the digital divide impact access to information about online safety? Do cultural factors influence online behavior and perceptions of cybercrime risk in South Africa? By addressing these objectives and research questions, your study will provide a comprehensive picture of public awareness and online safety practices in South Africa. South Africa faces a growing problem of cybercrime, yet public awareness of these threats and online safety practices may be lacking. This lack of awareness can leave individuals and businesses vulnerable to attacks, financial losses, and identity theft. There is a need to understand the current state of public knowledge regarding cybercrime and online safety in South Africa. Additionally, the effectiveness of existing public education campaigns on cybercrime awareness needs to be evaluated.