🇳🇬 English, 15 October 2026, AI policy
South Africa’s AI Policy Review Raises Questions About Accountability
South Africa's AI policy review raises fresh questions about accountability, safeguards, and the government's plans to regulate artificial intelligence.
The government remains confident that Cabinet will finalize the replacement AI policy before the end of March 2027, with public consultation expected to begin in April.
The disciplinary process against one official is still ongoing, leaving questions about accountability for the scandal that embarrassed the government.
The replacement policy will need to address more than the failures exposed by the citation scandal, including safeguards governing the ethical use of AI and avenues for redress when the technology is used improperly.