The University of South Africa (Unisa) is facing controversy over the alleged misuse of AI during exams. Despite the ban on the use of ChatGPT, an AI tool, during assessments, it was allegedly used in exam papers, leading to an academic uproar. Meanwhile, other institutions like CPUT, UWC, SU, and UCT are exploring ethical AI applications in education, establishing guidelines and training programs to advance teaching, learning, and research methods. While the controversy highlights the need for careful steering through the ethics of AI in education, institutions are working to establish standards for others to emulate.