Solly Malatsi

Role in AI policy

South Africa's minister of communications and digital technologies. In April 2026 he published the draft National Artificial Intelligence Policy for public comment, then withdrew it after fictitious sources were found in its reference list; a notice he signed on 4 June 2026 formally withdrew the draft, and Cabinet approved the withdrawal. In his 2026/27 budget vote speech he announced an independent expert review panel chaired by Professor Benjamin Rosman and said the department would enforce an internal policy on responsible AI use and review how it drafts policy. Government briefings say a revised policy is in preparation.

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