The hard parts of AI solution delivery: Security, compliance and architecture

The hard parts of AI solution delivery: Security, compliance and architecture

Jonathan Leibbrandt, Senior Solutions Architect, TrueMark. Artificial intelligence has captured the imagination of businesses worldwide, but building real-world AI applications is far more complex than simply plugging in a model. That’s because the difficult parts of getting it done are unsexy and frequently overlooked. That’s according to Cape Town-based TrueMark Senior Solutions Architect Jonathan Leibbrandt,…

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Why South Africa should extend the e-hailing compliance deadline

Why South Africa should extend the e-hailing compliance deadline

South Africa’s long-awaited e-hailing regulations are finally nearing enforcement, with end-March set as the deadline by the national transport department for their implementation. But the industry is concerned that doesn’t leave sufficient time for them to prepare. The e-hailing sector has expanded rapidly, outpacing regulatory oversight rules. This has coincided with rising reports of assaults,…

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From compliance to competitive advantage: The strategic evolution of employer of record

From compliance to competitive advantage: The strategic evolution of employer of record

Moses Katende, Senior Manager, SoluGrowth, South Africa. Employer of record (EOR) services have become one of the fastest-growing segments in the global workforce environment. Once viewed as a purely administrative function, EOR today stands at the intersection of compliance, talent strategy, workforce agility and international expansion.  The EOR market is strategically evolving, driven by a…

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‘SA operators can no longer treat risk as a compliance exercise’

‘SA operators can no longer treat risk as a compliance exercise’

Carl Bosma, director for Risk Advisory Services and telecommunications lead at BDO SA. Cyber attacks, security breaches and technology disruptions are top global risks, and a reactive, compliance-led approach is no longer fit for purpose in today’s ‘permacrisis’ environment. This is according to new research from auditing and business services firm BDO. BDO Global’s 2025/26…

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Inside IIS’s compliance and cyber security platform

Inside IIS’s compliance and cyber security platform

Mauritz du Toit, CEO, IIS. Infotech Integrated Solution’s platform was created to give financial service providers a simpler, smarter and more sustainable way to meet Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) compliance requirements. Rather than scrambling annually to prepare documents, gather evidence and chase security findings, the platform fosters continuous readiness, integrating monitoring, cyber security, reporting…

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COP30: 2025 marks key milestones for Kyoto Protocol and Paris Agreement compliance

COP30: 2025 marks key milestones for Kyoto Protocol and Paris Agreement compliance

Part of delegates at the COP30. PHOTO/ UN Climate Change. By PATRICK MAYOYO [email protected] 2025 has proven to be a landmark year for climate action, with pivotal developments in both the Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement compliance mechanisms. In September, the Paris Agreement Implementation and Compliance Committee (PAICC) convened for its 15th meeting, building…

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GRC experts urge pragmatic compliance approach

GRC experts urge pragmatic compliance approach

International guest speaker and tech advisor Ross Saunders. Organisations in SA must be proactive about compliance. This is vital even as they use fast-moving new technologies to innovate and compete in increasingly risky environments. This was the message from technology experts at the ITWeb GRC 2025 event in Bryanston, Johannesburg this week. Global trends are…

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