AI governance refers to the process of governing AI systems in organisations. Read our insights, regulatory updates, judgment summaries, enforcement action (including fines and notes) summaries, AI case studies or authority guidance.
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, [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
Let's talk workplace AI governance controls. A good AI policy functions like traffic lights. It doesn't stop people from acting, but prevents accidents. Staff already use chatbots, drafting tools, coding assistants, and AI features integrated into everyday office software. [...]
Your employees are probably already using AI to complete their tasks. It is your decision whether to close your eyes and hope for the best or to empower them by using AI in a skilled and responsible manner. To ensure [...]
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 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 [...]
What should the regulatory approach for AI in South Africa be? Artificial Intelligence (AI) has exploded globally - just look at ChatGPT. While AI offers enormous potential to drive innovation and inclusive growth, it also raises serious concerns, from AI-generated [...]
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 [...]
Welcome to the law in 2026! At the beginning of each year, we look ahead to help you prioritise your next steps. This is the law regarding digital, data and tech in 2026. We try to predict what will happen [...]
Director due diligence includes AI literacy, and section 76 of the Companies Act requires directors to act with care, skill and diligence. To act diligently, a director must make informed decisions. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has a wide-ranging impact on modern [...]
Cooking with a blowtorch and no smoke alarm is exciting, until it isn't. That's what using powerful AI without sufficient controls is like. Practical governance of next-gen AI is not red tape. It is how you keep up the heat [...]
