Making sense of the Expropriation Act – How Sabinet’s services can support...
The recent signing of the Expropriation Bill into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa marks a pivotal moment in South Africa’s ongoing land reform journey. The Expropriation Act 13 of 2024, which grants organs of state the authority to expropriate land in the public interest, has sparked widespread debate about its potential implications...
Why Traditional Fire Extinguishers Can’t Tame Lithium-Ion Battery Fires
The Unusual Chemistry of Lithium-Ion Battery Fires
You might wonder why a regular fire extinguisher, the kind you might have in your home or workplace, can't handle lithium-ion battery fires. SafeQuip, a leading distributor of fire-related equipment, explore why lithium-ion battery fires can be intense and tricky, unpredictable and can occur...
A library of Africa’s history at your fingertips
Documented heritage records the unfolding of human thought and events, the evolution of languages, cultures, peoples and their understanding of the world. Historically, narratives about Africa have often been told through external lenses, omitting the authentic voices of its people.
Sabinet has formed a distribution agreement with Coherent Digital to make...
Sabinet Discover’s new dashboard: Centralised information access at your fingertips
The Discover Dashboard is a value-added subscription feature crafted to enhance your Sabinet Discover experience. By centralising your content alerts in one location, it allows you to quickly review relevant updates at a glance. The Discover Dashboard comprises two key features: Dashboard Alerts and a separate Calendar—each designed to simplify your workflow.
Key benefits of the Discover...
Top Accounting Software Solutions for Law Firms in 2025
In the start of a new year using the right tools, especially in the legal industry sets the tone for success, as efficiency and compliance is non-negotiable.
As 2025 start, legal firms face many pressures ensuring streamlined operations, compliance and managing their finances effectively.
Choosing the right software isn't just a...
10 Off-the-Shelf AI Tools Law Firms Can Use to Boost Efficiency
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not just for tech-savvy industries; it's a powerful tool that can greatly enhance the efficiency of law firms too. The best part? You don't need to create custom applications from scratch. There are plenty of off-the-shelf AI tools designed for general business use that can...
The Downside of Automation
The Disadvantages to Having Your Firm Automated…
Yes, you read that correctly.
In our fast-paced world where we are constantly looking for every way to make things more efficient, more effective, less laborious, more agile, flexible, improved quality with less human error, all wrapped up in a nice little bow called...
Daan’s Snippets – 8th February 2025
Practice
News:
Practitioners misbehaving:
Adv Mpofu had argued that it was a racist and condescending to assume that Nummawan and his legal team was pursuing a so-called Stalingrad strategy; suggesting that they could not think for themselves. Fun.
MK’s John Hlope, in a tat for tit (pun intended) accused his accuser (of sexual...
e4’s Girls in STEM celebrate Matric success and bright futures
The Girls in STEM Awards Ceremony hosted on 31 January 2025 marked a significant milestone in the journey of the young women who have defied the odds to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). This year, 100% of the program’s matric cohort passed their exams, with...
Is your head still in the sand over your company’s data...
The Information Regulator of South Africa is on the proverbial warpath, and directors are very much in the line of fire. Knowing this, are you sure you have personally done enough to ensure your company’s compliance?
If you’re at the head of a company (whether you’re a director, owner or...
DeepSeek vs. ChatGPT: 5 Questions That Put These AI Chatbots to...
While the chatbots offer similar answers, the free version of China's ultra-efficient model has no messaging limits. But privacy concerns might have you sticking with ChatGPT. DeepSeek, China's new AI chatbot, has the tech community reeling, but does it live up to the hype?
Most of the hoopla applies to businesses....
Harnessing the Power of Alternative Legal Service Providers
And it Starts with Choosing the Right Partner…
We have written about Alternative Legal Service Providers a number of times now. You can read these articles here, here, and here.
But that’s only because we are so excited at the immense potential that this field of law demonstrates.
ALSPs are advisory firms...
South Africa must learn from Argentina on Public Spending
South Africa could learn many valuable lessons from Argentina and its economic revival at the hands of President Javier Milei. Most notably, the government needs to pay careful attention to how Milei slashed Argentina’s public spending and delivered a budget surplus in a country once thought to be doomed...
Daan’s Snippets – 24th January 2025
Property
Trends:
· The stagnant South African housing market is showing signs of recovery outside of Cape Town, with predictions of a possible price boom in the offing. Ooba reported a 30% surge in home loan applications for November.
· If our interest rate is cut, property valuations should increase. But, see...
Exploring the Benefits and Challenges of Agentic AI
This post by David Goad delves into the concept of Agentic AI, also known as Generative AI 2.0, highlighting its transformative potential, practical applications, and challenges. Agentic AI takes Generative AI to the next level by enabling systems to operate autonomously, pursuing complex goals with minimal human supervision. It’s...
AI IN LEGAL RESEARCH UNDER SCRUTINY AFTER FAKE CASE CITATIONS
An incident involving AI in legal research has sparked scrutiny after fake case citations were used in the Mavundla v MEC: Department of Co-Operative Government and Traditional Affairs KwaZulu-Natal and Others case. Philani Mavundla's counsel, S. Pillay, submitted a supplementary notice for leave to appeal, citing several cases, most...
Sex, Lies, And Deepfakes: CES Panel Paints A Scary Portrait
Lies. Scams. Disinformation. Misinformation. Voice cloning. Likeness cloning. Manipulated photographs. Manipulated videos. AI has exploded the possibilities of all these things to the point that it’s almost impossible to trust anything. Lack of trust has enormous implications for lawyers, judges, and the way we resolve disputes.
And if you believe...
The 21 Best Products and Technologies of CES 2025
LAS VEGAS—58 years in, CES shows no signs of slowing down. This year, the show attracted roughly 140,000 attendees to Las Vegas to see new products and technologies from more than 4,000 companies. Naturally, PCMag’s team of experts was there, getting our steps in across more than 2.5 million square feet...
Why Most Law Firm Websites Fail
A law firm’s website is much more than a digital brochure—it’s the gateway to earning the trust of potential clients and turning visitors into leads. Yet, many firms fail to recognise the critical role their websites play in business development. Poor...
LawDotNews rebranded – Snazzy New Look, Same Quality Content!
In case you hadn’t noticed, we’ve had a makeover. A bright new 2025 has dawned, and to celebrate we’re launching our new brand for LawDotNews. New Year, New Look!
The highlight of the project is our new website, www.lawdotnews.co.za, but...
Essential Guide to Law Firm SEO In 2025
In a digital age where securing clients is heavily influenced by online visibility, it is crucial to excel in SEO for attorneys. This comprehensive guide provides the essential strategies to optimize your law firm’s website, aiming for top rankings...