The South African artificial intelligence market is projected to grow from USD 1,465.4 million in 2023 to USD 73,793.6 million by 2033, with a CAGR of 46.20%. Key drivers include increased digital technology adoption in healthcare and significant investments from government and businesses, while challenges like the black box effect and talent shortages persist. The software segment is expected to dominate, particularly in AI chatbots and on-premises deployment.