South Africa races 30 November deadline for redrafted AI policy

South Africa's drafting team must finish a revised national AI policy and discussion document by 30 November, with internal government consultations running from December to February. The policy is now due before cabinet by March 2027, months later than previously promised.

• Draft policy and discussion document due 30 November
• Internal government consultations set for December to February
• Cabinet to consider policy by March 2027 for public comment
• Focus on compute, data and model sovereignty, including official languages