Nicolene Steyn

Nicolene Steyn is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Law, University of the Witwatersrand. Her research focuses on intersections between technology, environment, and urban governance. She holds a Doctor of Law (LLD) from North-West University alongside an LLB and LLM.

Her work spans critical areas including:

• Cyber Law and AI Governance
• Climate Resilient Urban Development
• Water Law and Smart Infrastructure
• International Humanitarian Law Challenges

Notable projects include legislative analysis of non-revenue water management in South African cities and climate policy frameworks for Southern African municipalities. She contributes to the South African Research Chair on Cities, Law and Environmental Sustainability.

Her publications emphasize legal mechanisms for addressing climate disparities, data transparency in public services, and ethical AI applications in resource management.