South Africa: National Artificial Intelligence Policy
Progress
Current status
revoked
26 Apr 2026 revoked
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
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
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