South Africa: National Artificial Intelligence Policy
Progress
Current status
in consultation
10 Jun 2026 processing consultation
09 Apr 2026 in consultation
Scope
Implementers
South Africa
Policy Area
Design and testing standards
Policy Instrument
Artificial Intelligence authority governance
Regulated Economic Activity
ML and AI development
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Department of Communications and Digital Technologies closes consultation on draft national Artificial Intelligence policy
On 10 June 2026, the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies closes the consultation on the draft national Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy. The policy applies to all developers, deployers, and users of AI systems across the public …
SourceEvent type
outline
Action type
consultation closed
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government
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 …
SourceEvent type
outline
Action type
consultation opened
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government