Comply with today. Prepare for tomorrow.
South Africa has no AI-specific law yet, but existing laws already apply to AI, and a national policy is on its way.
SA today
Already Applies
POPIA, the Consumer Protection Act, ECTA and the Cybercrimes Act all apply to how you use AI.
SA next
In Development
A national AI policy is being drafted, with sector-specific rules expected to follow.
Beyond SA
If You Sell Abroad
The EU AI Act is phasing in. It can apply if your AI reaches EU customers.
Sources: SAnews ↗ · DLA Piper ↗ · CMS Expert Guide ↗ · European Commission ↗
Today's laws apply. Tomorrow's are coming.