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“Oops, I did it again, I published your marks and my reasons are lame” (sung to the tune of Britney Spears’ famous hit). South Africa’s

The South African government’s Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (“DCDT”) published its National Policy on Data and Cloud yesterday (“National Data and Cloud Policy”). It is well-drafted, concise and realistic. It doesn’t skirt issues, acknowledging that there are problems and identifying how to fix them.

South Africa’s Next-Generation Radio Frequency Spectrum for Economic Development Policy (“Next-Generation Spectrum Policy”) published today. It has some interesting ideas: let’s see the industry’s reaction.

This article discusses contractual liability for cybercrimes in light of the recent court judgements in Gerber v PSG and Hawarden v ENS.

This article discusses regulatory compliance under the Electronic Communications Act of third-party involvement in class licences.

This article discusses the role of technology in cyber warfare and information warfare.

In navigating the complexities of AI regulation, South Africa can draw inspiration and guidance from its Constitution. The Constitution embodies the democratic values of human dignity, equality, freedom, and the rule of law. These fundamental values provide a solid foundation for AI regulation that promotes fairness, inclusivity, transparency and accountability.

This article discusses the ANC v MK trade mark dispute that was heard in the KwaZulu-Natal High Court recently.

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development issued a notice in Government Gazette No 50272, informing legal practitioners about the Amendment Rules Regulating the Conduct of the Proceedings of the Provincial and Local Divisions of the High Court of South Africa (“the Rules”).