South African AI Awards

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Just 3 days to go! 🎉

We’re counting down to an evening celebrating the visionaries, innovators and organisations shaping the future of AI in South Africa.

📅 13 November | 📍 The Galleria, Sandton

South African AI Awards 2026, proudly presented by NTT DATA!
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The countdown is on! Just 4 days to go! 🎉

We’re getting closer to celebrating the people and innovations shaping the future of AI in South Africa.

📅 13 November | 📍 The Galleria, Sandton

Proudly presented by NTT DATA.

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Proud to welcome Business Tech Africa as a Media Partner of the South African AI Awards 2026!

Together, we’re amplifying South Africa’s AI future.

Proudly presented by NTT DATA.

South African AI deserves the world’s attention. 🇿🇦

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Local solutions or global ambitions? How can African AI founders ensure growth?

Kabelo Makwane of Google South Africa moderates an exciting panel featuring Zain Patel, Tal Gilbert, Vukosi Sambo, Callan Abrahams and Arthur Goldstuck.

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The State of AI takes centre stage!

Dr Mark Nasila and Mic Mann bring their insights to a conversation on AI’s future and its impact on South Africa and beyond.

📅 13 November | The Galleria, Sandton

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In the Mail & Guardian 🗞️

The South African AI Awards 2026 were officially launched at the Singularity South Africa Summit by our Chairperson, Atenkosi Ngubevana.

Grateful for a partnership advancing AI innovation across Africa.

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Meet the host of the South African AI Awards 2026 Gala Dinner, Thembekile Mrototo! 🎙️

📅 13 November | The Galleria, Sandton

Proudly presented by NTT DATA.

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Behind every milestone is a partnership that makes it possible. 🇿🇦
Proud to recognise the partners supporting the inaugural South African AI Awards 2026.

13 November | The Galleria, Sandton.

South African AI deserves the world’s attention.
#SAAIAwards2026 #AIInnovation #NTTDATA

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How is AI changing South Africa? 🇿🇦

The South African AI Awards celebrate the people and organisations turning AI innovation into meaningful impact.

Watch our interviews and hear what they had to say.

Proudly presented by NTT DATA Middle East and Africa.

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Proud to welcome Tech Nation News as a Media Partner of the South African AI Awards 2026! 🇿🇦

Together, we’re amplifying the innovators shaping South Africa’s AI future.

Presented by NTT DATA.

#SAAIAwards2026 #TechNationNews #AI

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The South African AI Awards, proudly presented by NTTDATA, is at IMAGINE.

From John Sanei’s keynote on The Architecture of Change to Bill Wilson’s insights on making AI enterprise-ready, the programme brought together bold thinking.

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The South African AI Awards, proudly presented by NTTDATA, is at IMAGINE — where bold thinking meets real-world AI innovation.

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In today’s Mail & Guardian 🗞️

The South African AI Awards, proudly presented by NTT DATA, celebrate the innovators shaping South Africa’s AI future.

Strategic Partner Mann Made supports AI innovation driving meaningful impact.

📅 13 November 2026

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We are honoured to welcome the Honourable @SollyMalatsi , Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, as keynote speaker at the inaugural South African AI Awards 2026.

Proudly presented by NTT DATA, the awards take place on 13 November at The Galleria, Sandton. 🇿🇦🤖

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In the Mail & Guardian 🗞️

As an Official Bronze Partner, YuLife supports the innovators shaping South Africa’s AI future.

South African AI deserves the world’s attention. 🇿🇦

📅 13 November 2026
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In this week’s Mail & Guardian 🗞️

South Africa’s AI journey is about more than innovation. It’s about turning promising ideas into practical solutions that deliver meaningful, real-world impact.

In this article, Dr Mark Nasila, FNB AI Strategy and Advisory board member for the South African AI Awards 2026, shares insights from the awards submissions, highlighting opportunities in African-language technology, SME enablement and cybersecurity, alongside ongoing challenges in research, governance and implementation.

As the South African AI Awards 2026, proudly presented by NTT DATA, celebrate excellence in artificial intelligence, the focus remains on responsible innovation that drives inclusive socio-economic prosperity and creates lasting value for South Africans.

Read the full article: https://t.co/FWz5PVDdVs

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We are proud to announce Phuthi Mahanyele-Dabengwa, South Africa CEO of Naspers and Executive Director, as a Special Guest Speaker at the inaugural South African AI Awards 2026. 🇿🇦

A respected business leader with extensive experience in investment, entrepreneurship and economic development, Phuthi will join us as we recognise the people and organisations shaping South Africa’s AI landscape.

The South African AI Awards 2026, proudly presented by NTT DATA, will take place on 13 November 2026 at The Galleria in Sandton.

We look forward to welcoming her to this important celebration of South African innovation.

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In this morning’s Mail & Guardian 🗞️

The inaugural South African AI Awards 2026, proudly presented by NTT DATA, are shining a spotlight on the people and organisations advancing AI innovation and creating meaningful impact across South Africa.

With iStore as a Category Partner, the Awards recognise the role of technology in expanding access, creating opportunities and strengthening South Africa’s AI landscape.

South African innovation deserves to be seen. 🇿🇦🤖

The South African AI Awards Gala Dinner takes place on 13 November 2026.

Find out more: https://t.co/jJ9hSKaOtj

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We’re excited to welcome 22 ON SLOANE as a Category Partner of the inaugural South African AI Awards 2026! 🤝✨

As a leading hub for innovation, entrepreneurship and collaboration, 22 On Sloane shares our vision of creating an ecosystem where bold ideas and technology can drive meaningful impact.

We’re proud to have them join us in celebrating the people, businesses and innovators using AI to shape a more inclusive and prosperous South Africa.

Welcome to the journey, 22 On Sloane! 🚀🇿🇦

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