PROMOTION OF ACCESS TO INFORMATION ACT, 2 OF 2000: DRAFT SOUTH AFRICA NATIONAL ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) POLICY
Notice Title: Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2 of 2000 (“PAIA”): Draft South Africa National Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) Policy
Government Notice: GN 3880 in GG 54477 on 10 April 2026
Commencing date: Comments to be submitted on or before 10 June 2026
The Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, published, in accordance with section 85(2)(b) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, the Draft South Africa National Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) Policy that was approved by Cabinet on 25 March 2026 (combined with the Special Sitting of Cabinet on 01 April 2026), for public comment.
This policy seeks to ensure the responsible integration of AI into both public and private sector business models to unlock hidden opportunities to drive economic growth, explore ways to enhance societal well-being, and through talent and capacity development, position Africa as a leading continent in AI innovation. To achieve these goals, South Africa will need to introduce appropriate regulatory reforms, targeted investments in skills development, digital infrastructure development, and nurture local innovation and startup ecosystems.
Members of the public are invited to submit comments on or before 10 June 2026. For a copy of the Government Gazette Notice click here: Promotion of Access to Information Act: Draft South Africa National Artificial Intelligence (Al) Policy: Comments invited
For more information or assistance please contact Gert van der Waal at gert@shangoni.co.za.
