This is a searchable catalogue of AI tools used in and by governments.

This is a searchable catalogue of AI tools used in and by governments. It is based on the Public Sector Tech Watch dataset of digital tools used in the EU, which we curated to focus on AI tools and the applications that we thought were most relevant to South Africa and then expanded to include other examples from across the globe. We update this document twice a year as we find new local and global applications of AI in the public sector that we think are relevant to South Africa. The most recent update was in June 2026. The methodology and code used in compiling this data is described in our git repository, as well as a brief discussion of its limitations.

The dataset is also available for download at SunScholar. Recommended citation:
Manicom, G., Muzondidya, T. and Chikunichawa, T. 2026. A Catalogue of Artificial Intelligence Tools for Use by South African Policymakers [Dataset]. Policy Innovation Lab, Stellenbosch University. DOI: https://doi.org/10.25413/sun.26086003

Catalogue June 2026