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South Africa AI Regulation

No regulation

Overview

No AI-specific legislation has been enacted or formally tabled. The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) applies to AI systems processing personal data. A National AI Policy Framework is under development.
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Key Sources

Department of Communications and Digital TechnologiesView
POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act)View

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Last updated: 22/03/2026