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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.

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

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

Self-service Smart ID Machines in South African Banks: What it Means in terms of POPIA
Self-service Smart ID Machines in South African Banks: What it Means in terms of POPIA On 9 March 2026, the Department of Home Affairs launched

When the Trojan Horse Strikes: Cybersecurity Measures for Your Business
The legend of the Trojan Horse tells how Greek soldiers, unable to breach the fortified city of Troy, turned to deception. They built a massive

The Department of Transport’s and PRASA’s exciting fare collection and fibre network RFI
The Department of Transport (DoT) and Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) want to modernise South Africa’s rail network, and issued a request for

The Outer Space Treaty
We’re all familiar with that classic interstellar warfare scene – spaceships dodging asteroids, firing lasers, and blowing up planets, all to ensure the preservation of

Inside the Black Box: AI, Fraud Flags, and Legal Fog
Digital banking in South Africa has grown rapidly. More people are using mobile apps and online platforms to manage their money. While this brings convenience,

Directive in Action: SARB’s Push to Fortify South Africa’s Payment Infrastructure
The South African Reserve Bank (“SARB”), under the authority granted by the SARB Act 90 of 1989 and the National Payment System Act (“NPS Act”),