AI Governance

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.

Financial Mail v Sage Holdings | Privacy of juristic persons

In Financial Mail (Pty) Ltd v Sage Holdings Ltd, the Court extended personality rights to a corporation in 1993. This judgment was a significant development in our law and underpins POPIA's requirement that responsible parties protect the personal information of [...]

By |2026-10-08T07:16:04+02:00September 18th, 2026|Categories: AI Governance, Media Law, POPI and Data Protection, Robot Law|Tags: , , , , , , |
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Ayinde v London Borough of Haringey | AI hallucinations

The Ayinde v London Borough of Haringey judgment highlights the risks of using generative AI for legal research. It shows why lawyers must apply proper judgment. The English High Court considered matters in which lawyers had submitted AI-generated hallucinations to […]

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By |2026-09-15T15:22:00+02:00September 15th, 2026|Categories: AI Governance|Tags: , , , , , |
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AI meeting assistants need clear rules

At some point, you’ve invited or were asked to allow an AI meeting assistant into a meeting. These AI-enabled tools are useful, but are they lawful, safe, secure and in line with your organisation's compliance requirements? Would you let a [...]

By |2026-09-08T12:41:49+02:00September 8th, 2026|Categories: AI Governance|Tags: , , , , |
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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. [...]

By |2026-07-31T13:20:57+02:00July 24th, 2026|Categories: AI Governance, Clear communications, Life@Law|Tags: , , , , |
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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 [...]

By |2026-10-13T15:04:57+02:00April 10th, 2026|Categories: AI Governance, Public Policy|Tags: , , , |
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Workplace AI governance controls – A policy that actually works

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. [...]

By |2026-04-08T22:08:31+02:00April 8th, 2026|Categories: AI Governance|Tags: , |
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AI policies for companies | What you need to know

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 [...]

By |2026-03-27T17:37:18+02:00March 12th, 2026|Categories: AI Governance, IT Law, Policies|Tags: |
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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 [...]

By |2026-07-27T16:56:58+02:00March 10th, 2026|Categories: AI Governance|Tags: , , |
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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 [...]

By |2026-02-27T17:52:38+02:00February 11th, 2026|Categories: AI Governance|Tags: , |
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Regulatory approach for AI in South Africa – What should it be?

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 [...]

By |2026-02-04T14:33:22+02:00February 4th, 2026|Categories: AI Governance|Tags: , |
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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 [...]

By |2026-02-11T14:33:21+02:00January 27th, 2026|Categories: AI Governance|Tags: , , , , |
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