Progress

Current status
revoked
26 Apr 2026 revoked
09 Apr 2026 in consultation
29 Nov 2024 processing consultation
25 Oct 2024 in consultation
07 Aug 2024 under deliberation

Scope

Implementers
South Africa
Policy Area
Design and testing standards
Policy Instrument
Design requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
ML and AI development
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
national

Timeline of events

26 Apr 2026
revoked

South Africa Department of Communications and Digital Technologies withdrew Draft National Artificial Intelligence Policy

On 26 April 2026, the South Africa Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies announced the withdrawal of the Draft National Artificial Intelligence Policy. Cabinet approved the Draft National Artificial Intelligence Policy on 25 March 2026…

Event type outline
Action type termination
Government branch executive
Government body central government
09 Apr 2026
in consultation

Department of Communications and Digital Technologies opened consultation on draft national Artificial Intelligence policy

On 9 April 2026, the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies opened a consultation on the draft national Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy, until 10 June 2026. The policy applies to all developers, deployers, and users of AI systems …

Event type outline
Action type consultation opened
Government branch executive
Government body central government
29 Nov 2024
processing consultation

Closed consultation on National Artificial Intelligence Policy Framework

On 29 November 2024, the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) closes its public consultation on the National Artificial Intelligence Policy Framework. The results of the consultation will be reviewed to refine the framework. …

Event type outline
Action type consultation closed
Government branch executive
Government body central government
25 Oct 2024
in consultation

Opened consultation on National Artificial Intelligence Policy Framework

On 25 October 2024, the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) opened a public consultation on the National Artificial Intelligence Policy Framework until 29 November 2024. The framework aims to provide guidance on the developm…

Event type outline
Action type consultation opened
Government branch executive
Government body central government
07 Aug 2024
under deliberation

Adopted draft National Artificial Intelligence Policy Framework

On 7 August 2024, the central government of South Africa adopted the National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy Framework, described as the first step towards a National AI Policy for South Africa. The Framework aims to promote the integration of …

Event type outline
Action type drafting
Government branch executive
Government body central government