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Policy Brief · February 2026

POPIA in the Age of AI: Why South Africa's Digital Rights Framework Is Falling Behind

An analysis of the critical gaps in South Africa's Protection of Personal Information Act in the context of AI, deepfakes, and social media — with concrete recommendations for government and the Information Regulator.

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Forthcoming · 2026

Why South Africa Needs Its Own Theory of Digital Sovereignty

A foundational exploration of what digital sovereignty means for African states and how South Africa can develop a distinctive, constitutional approach.

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Forthcoming · 2026

What the 2025–2027 Digital Transformation Roadmap Delivers — and What It Misses

A critical assessment of the South African government's Digital Transformation Roadmap, identifying gaps and recommending enhancements.

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