Draft South Africa National Artificial Intelligence Policy
WithdrawnStrategyNon-binding
Cabinet-approved draft policy (25 Mar / 1 Apr 2026) published for comment proposing risk-based safeguards for high-risk AI and new institutional arrangements. The Minister withdrew it on 26 Apr 2026 after it was found to contain fictitious, apparently AI-generated, references.
Why it matters
South Africa has no AI policy or law in force; a revised draft is needed before any regulatory requirements emerge.
What it requires
Risk classificationHuman oversightTransparency to users
SourceSAnews (Government Communication and Information System): https://www.sanews.gov.za/south-africa/minister-announces-withdrawal-draft-ai-policySecondary: https://pmg.org.za/call-for-comment/1706/
Checked against the source on 4 Oct 2026. Earlier non-binding National AI Policy Framework published by DCDT in 2024.
Cite this record
Draft South Africa National Artificial Intelligence Policy. Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT). Status: Withdrawn. wheresthe.ai, https://wheresthe.ai/rule/za-draft-national-ai-policy-2026/ (verified 4 Oct 2026).