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South Africa’s AI promise faces a test of real-world impact

Mail & Guardian · 16 October 2026 at 09:13

South Africa’s AI promise faces a test of real-world impact

An assessment of entries to the South African AI Awards highlights strong progress in African languages and SME enablement, alongside persistent gaps in governance, research, and enterprise integration.

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