Digital Technologies Solly Malatsi withdrew the country's Draft National AI Policy after it was found to contain 'various fictitious sources'. An Artificial Intelligence (AI) expert has cautioned that South Africa’s withdrawal of its draft AI policy should be seen less as a damaging blunder and more as a pivotal lesson in governance.

GUEST: Professor Rendani Mbuvha, AI expert and associate Professor at the Wits University School of Statistics and Actuarial Science

Digital Technologies Solly Malatsi withdrew the country's Draft National AI Policy after it was found to contain 'various fictitious sources'. An Artificial Intelligence (AI) expert has cautioned that South Africa&rsquo;s withdrawal of its draft AI policy should be seen less as a damaging blunder and more as a pivotal lesson in governance.
GUEST: Professor Rendani Mbuvha, AI expert and associate Professor at the Wits University School of Statistics and Actuarial Science

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Withdrawal of Draft AI Policy: Lessons and Way Forward

In the past week, South Africa has seen a rise in attacks against foreign African nationals, this resulted in Ghana summoning South Africa’s High Commissioner and the United Nations Secretary-General condemning the violence. At a recent Freedom Day event, President Cyril Ramaphosa responded more cautiously, showing a gap between global concern and the government’s tone. This raises questions about how seriously the issue is being addressed at home.

Guest: Leeto Ntoba - Political Analyst at the University of the Free State

In the past week, South Africa has seen a rise in attacks against foreign African nationals, this resulted in Ghana summoning South Africa&rsquo;s High Commissioner and the United Nations Secretary-General condemning the violence. At a recent Freedom Day event, President Cyril Ramaphosa responded more cautiously, showing a gap between global concern and the government&rsquo;s tone. This raises questions about how seriously the issue is being addressed at home.
Guest: Leeto Ntoba - Political Analyst at the University of the Free State

Global community responds to the xenophobic and vigilante conduct of South Africa

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is calling for the toning down of hostilities between its alliance partners, the ANC and the SACP.

GUEST: Matthew Parks, COSATU Parliamentary Coordinator

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is calling for the toning down of hostilities between its alliance partners, the ANC and the SACP.
GUEST: Matthew Parks, COSATU Parliamentary Coordinator

COSATU On ANC SACP Hostilities

The Eastern Cape department of health says it has noted a decline in teenage and child births in the province. The province has been for the longest time being in the top provinces struggling with this crisis, we find out more from the department…

Guest: Ntandokazi Capa - The Eastern Cape Department of Health MEC

The Eastern Cape department of health says it has noted a decline in teenage and child births in the province. The province has been for the longest time being in the top provinces struggling with this crisis, we find out more from the department&hellip;
Guest: Ntandokazi Capa - The Eastern Cape Department of Health MEC

Withdrawal of Draft AI Policy: Lessons and Way Forward

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