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Artificial Intelligence AI
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
April 10, 2026
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Infrastructure and Telecommunications
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
April 9, 2026
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Privacy Law and POPIA
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
March 23, 2026
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Infrastructure and Telecommunications
Minister’s draft policy direction to ICASA on electronic communications networks to give a boost to rapid broadband deployment in South Africa
What is the draft policy direction on the rapid deployment of broadband in South Africa? Minister of the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (“DCDT”)
March 14, 2026
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Infrastructure and Telecommunications
MTN Triumphs in Legal Battle Over ICASA’s Mobile Broadband Regulations
In a landmark ruling with far-reaching implications for South Africa’s telecommunications landscape, The High Court Of South Africa, Gauteng Local Division, Pretoria has set aside
December 5, 2025
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IT Law
Space Law in South Africa
In a small town near Sutherland, far away from the bright lights of any big cities, lies the largest telescope in the Southern Hemisphere, the
November 18, 2025
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IT Law
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
November 10, 2025
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Infrastructure and Telecommunications
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
October 27, 2025
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Artificial Intelligence AI
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,
September 15, 2025
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Infrastructure and Telecommunications
Johannesburg’s CCTV By-Law Repealed: Implications for Businesses, Homeowners, and POPIA Compliance
The City of Johannesburg (“CoJ” or “the City”) previously published a draft CCTV By-Law (“the By-Law”) which required individuals or companies who installed CCTV cameras
September 12, 2025
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