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AI is enabling South African tax scammers to create highly convincing phishing attempts that mimic official SARS communications, making it difficult for citizens to spot…
South Africa's financial regulator is delaying its AI rule-making, choosing to align with upcoming global standards from the Financial Stability Board. This decision reflects a…
Civil rights groups in South Africa have filed a legal challenge against proposed Equinix data centers in Cape Town, demanding a national moratorium on hyperscale development.…
South Africa's Information Regulator (InfoReg) is navigating the complex privacy implications of AI, finding its existing data protection laws challenged by new technologies. The…
South Africa's leading banks are strategically integrating AI into daily operations, moving beyond initial adoption to focus on tangible business outcomes like efficiency, fraud…
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has proposed a BRICS-led international mechanism for independent AI evaluation, emphasizing the need for sovereign AI capacity in…
South Africa, through President Cyril Ramaphosa, is advocating for a robust international framework for AI governance within the BRICS bloc, including independent scientific…
My AI Lawyer, a South African AI legal chatbot, has found that workplace disputes are the most common type of query, revealing a significant need for accessible legal information…
A new report indicates that most South African news sites are not blocking AI crawlers from scraping their content, with smaller local language outlets particularly vulnerable.…
An AI expert argues that South Africa should reconsider its aggressive pursuit of hyperscale AI data centres due to the country's severe water and electricity shortages. This…
A University of Cape Town PhD student, Nokuthula Olorunju, has developed a constitutional approach for AI regulation specifically for South Africa. Her research highlights the…
HP and UpSkill Universe are launching a program to provide free AI skills training to 55,000 SMEs in Nigeria and South Africa. This initiative aims to increase the practical…
A UNESCO-backed study reveals that two-thirds of South African content creators using generative AI do not disclose it to their audience, fearing a loss of trust. This practice…
Verascient, a South African AI infrastructure company, has raised $1.2 million in pre-seed funding to develop an 'operating system' for AI-native businesses. The company is…
My AI Lawyer is expanding access to its AI-powered legal advice in South Africa by allowing Cell C subscribers to pay for services directly from their mobile airtime. This…
A consortium of South African companies is deploying a major AI cloud platform with over 400 Nvidia GPUs, aiming to provide local access to high-performance computing for AI…
A South African consortium has launched Africa's most powerful AI Cloud, aiming to establish sovereign AI capabilities and address the continent's growing demand for high-capacity…
My AI Lawyer, a new platform specifically trained on South African law, has launched to provide affordable and accessible legal advice via AI. This initiative aims to democratize…
South Africa has been identified as Africa's leader in AI outsourcing readiness, securing the 8th position globally in a new index. This ranking highlights the nation's advanced…
Singapore-based AI and digital transformation firm, Cogniviti Labs, has launched operations in South Africa, bringing its AI-powered finance and procurement solutions to local…
South Africa's mining industry is actively integrating AI to address operational challenges and enhance safety, productivity, and sustainability. A collaborative study by PwC and…
Huawei South Africa Connect 2026, held in Johannesburg, will convene industry leaders and government officials to strategize on the critical infrastructure needed for the country…
South African AI firm Cue has raised $5 million to expand its AI-powered customer service agents. This significant investment will enable the company to grow its operations within…
South Africa stands to benefit from a boom in AI data center investment, but faces significant challenges related to its unreliable electricity supply and severe water scarcity.…
