The South African AI Maturity Assessment Framework (AI MAF) was developed by the University of the Western Cape (UWC) in collaboration with GIZ FAIR Forward – Artificial Intelligence for All. It serves as a foundational tool for guiding South Africa's progress towards AI maturity, tailored to the country's unique socioeconomic, cultural, and technological realities.

The framework comprises eight domains spanning international profile, regulatory environment, citizen engagement, AI research, digital infrastructure, human capital, data governance, and security & privacy. Each domain includes multiple sub-domains and indicators.

Assessment uses a five-point maturity scale (0–5) adapted from ISO 37004 (Governance Maturity Model), evaluating evidence of commitment and application across activities, inputs, outcomes, and continual improvement cycles.

This dashboard was developed as a public digital good. The underlying data and framework are open-source. Adoption and adaptation are encouraged.