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MyMzansi and the Rise of Digital IDs: Can South Africa Balance Innovation with Privacy?
On 4 May 2026, Dr Leon Schreiber, the Minister of Home Affairs, gazetted draft amendments to the Identification Regulations of 1998, made under the Identification
Think Your Business Owns Its AI-Generated Content? Think Again.
AI Doesn’t Own Your Content. But That Doesn’t Mean You Do. Last week your marketing department used artificial intelligence “AI” to create a new
The risk of AI in South African cybersecurity
South Africa has been rocked by a large number of cyberattacks against large corporations and government entities this year, and the threat is only increasing.
The Future Won’t Wait: Why South Africa’s Youth Must Adapt in the Age of AI
Last week, I had the pleasure of joining the It’s Topical team on SABC News to talk about something I believe is one of the
OPT-OUT REGISTRY: HOW CONSUMERS CAN AVOID SPAM CALLS
The dreaded spam call – a daily frustration for many consumers. Whether it’s repeated offers for funeral covers, persistent insurance sales pitches, or unsolicited financial
Data Protection Failure at Standard Bank: Legal Fallout and Key Lessons
Breaking Trust: The Cyber Incident That Should Concern Every Business The recent Standard Bank data breach serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities facing
South Africa’s TV Revolution Is Finally Here, and It’s Going to Change Everything You Watch
The signal has been sent following years of false starts, delays, and regulatory back-and-forth. South Africa’s broadcasting regulator ICASA has published South Africa’s Digital TV
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The Department of Communications and Digital Communications (“DCDT”) has withdrawn the Draft South Africa National Artificial Intelligence Policy (“Draft Policy”). The withdrawal of the Draft
South Africa’s Draft AI Policy Withdrawn – But Don’t Throw the Baby out with the Bathwater!
South Africa’s Draft AI Policy footnote blaps is embarrassing, but does not detract from the fact that the document’s substance is solid.
DRAFT NATIONAL ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) POLICY PUBLISHED FOR COMMENT – SOUTH AFRICA’S FINANCIAL SERVICES REGULATORS NEED TO MAKE INTERIM PLANS FOR AI RISKS
South Africa’s Draft National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy (“the Draft National AI Policy”) was published for public comment earlier today. It is much more comprehensive