Having an AI use declaration
You want your clients to trust you, and being transparent through an AI use declaration is one way to foster that trust. The truth is, you use AI in some or most of your workflows. Your clients already know this, [...]
How to use AI to instruct a lawyer
You use AI in almost everything you do, so you want to know how to use AI to instruct your lawyer. We are glad that you are finding ways to leverage this technology, and we encourage you to do so. [...]
Digital sovereignty in South Africa: Control is paramount
Digital sovereignty is an increasingly important business consideration. Many organisations and public sector functions are grappling with how to achieve it. Some think that digital sovereignty requires a trade-off between the benefits of using hyper-scalers' digital infrastructure, on the one [...]
Difference between King IV and V
You need to understand the difference between King IV and King V. What does the difference between King IV and King V mean? King V is effective for financial years that start on or after 1 January 2026 and officially [...]
Tourvest Holdings (Pty) Ltd v Murti | Having enforceable disclaimers
In Tourvest Holdings (Pty) Ltd v Murti, the Supreme Court of Appeal provides valuable guidance on ensuring disclaimers (including AI disclaimers) are enforceable. If you use disclaimers, you should review and update your existing ones, and update the procedures for […]
Legal requirements for an enforceable disclaimer
Disclaimers, if you have one, you want it to be enforceable so it can protect you from liability. What are the legal requirements for an enforceable disclaimer? Before we get into that, let's talk about what a disclaimer actually does. [...]
Draft South Africa National AI Policy published for comment
The Draft South Africa National AI Policy was approved by Cabinet and gazetted on 10 April 2026, with a 60-day public comment period ending on 10 June 2026. The final version was due by March 2027, with sector-specific strategies [...]
Should I rely on AI legal advice?
AI legal advice can lack the nuance that legal questions are won or lost on. For example, a single word in a contract can shift liability entirely. A missed compliance requirement can result in a fine. Meaning that skipping out [...]
Artificial Intelligence in the South African financial sector | FSCA AI report
Artificial Intelligence in the South African financial Sector is a fast-growing use case. The way it will be regulated is noted in our earlier posts on the latest developments in AI regulation. South Africa will adopt a risk-based, technology-neutral and industry-specific [...]
The South African AI Act: latest developments
There will be no standalone South African AI Act. Instead, South Africa will have a sector-specific, risk-based approach to AI regulation. This approach aligns with international best practices followed by the UK and Australia, which seek to use existing laws [...]
Lessons to learn from the Information Regulator priotities
Understanding the Information Regulator's priorities is no longer just good practice; it's essential to avoid enforcement action. Having attended the Regulator's recent stakeholder breakfast, we can distil the key lessons and confirmed changes that will shape the compliance landscape in […]
Information Regulator stakeholder engagement in Cape Town
The Information Regulator stakeholder engagement revealed the regulator's thinking on how to comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA). More importantly, the regulator confirmed expected amendments to the POPIA [...]