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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

ICASA’s Proposed Satellite Spectrum Fee Changes: What Operators Need to Know
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (“ICASA”) has published proposed amendments to the Radio Frequency Spectrum Fees Regulations following its satellite licensing inquiry initiated

South Africa Is Changing Its Money Rules.Here’s What That Means for You.
For more than six decades, South Africa’s financial rulebook has quietly shaped how money moves across its borders. Whether sending money overseas, investing in foreign

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The Department of Communications and Digital Communications (“DCDT”) has withdrawn the Draft South Africa National Artificial Intelligence Policy (“Draft Policy”).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South Africa’s Draft AI Policy Withdrawn – But Don’t Throw the Baby out with the Bathwater!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

Minister extends comments deadline for draft policy direction to ICASA on electronic communications networks
The Minister of the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (“DCDT”) has extended the comments deadline for the draft policy direction to ICASA on electronic