The South African government department responsible for communications and digital technology policies.
South Africa delays AI policy to 2027 after citation scandal forces rethink
The South African government withdrew its national AI policy draft due to fabricated academic references. A parliamentary briefing was held by Communications Minister Solly Malatsi to address the credibility crisis in AI governance.
ICASA teams up with key regulators to streamline South Africa’s digital regulation
Launch of the Information, Communication Technologies and Media Regulators Forum. Collaboration among ICASA, the Information Regulator, ZADNA, and FPB.
South Africa considers AI regulation, looks to appoint advisory council
South Africa's Minister of Communications, Mondli Gungubele, declared the country should not fall behind in AI developments. The government intends to establish regulations and an AI Expert Advisory Council to guide AI policies.
