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Unlocking access to global policy insight
In today’s fast-changing policy environment, reliable, relevant, and up-to-date research is essential for evidence-based decision-making. Sabinet is proud to connect South African and broader African researchers, policymakers, and organisations to a world of trusted policy knowledge through Policy Commons: Global Think Tanks.
Globally and locally, there is increasing pressure to...
5 reasons to go beyond the Open Collection
Experience the full scope of Policy Commons: Global Think Tanks
South Africa hosted the G20 Summit in November 2025, the focus was on solidarity, equality, and sustainability has placed evidence-based policy squarely in the spotlight. In this pivotal year, access to trusted, globally sourced research is more important than ever. The Policy Commons...
The Final Chapter of 2025: Why Law Firm Cannot Afford Another...
As December sneaks up on us, everyone suddenly starts wrapping gifts, closing files, logging off work chats, and acting like they never loudly promised in January that this would be the year they finally stick to a budget.
Law firms, on the other hand? They are doing something totally different,...
Operational excellence: the backbone of customer success
In today’s digital economy, customer success is inseparable from operational excellence. The way a business runs — its systems, structures, and culture — defines how well it serves and retains its customers.
At e4, we see operational strategy as the invisible engine behind every customer experience. It’s what turns digital...
High-visibility Signage Leads the Way When Every Second Counts
Safety signage is one of the most overlooked parts of a workplace – until a fire breaks out.
SafeQuip delivers high-quality safety signage that protects people, property and productivity across all workplace environments.
When fire breaks out and smoke fills the air, clear signage can mean the difference between life and...
Disaster Recovery Simplified
Tailoring DRaaS Solutions for South Africa’s Legal SectorIn an environment where law firms are handling ever-growing volumes of sensitive client information, digital evidence, and case documentation, South Africa’s legal practices face mounting pressure to ensure uninterrupted access to their data. With many small to mid-sized law firms lacking the...
Vula Medical Announced as 2025 FNB App of The Year Winner
Leading innovators shine at Africa’s foremost celebration of app development excellence.
The 2025 FNB App of the Year Awards took place in Johannesburg on the 4th December 2025, bringing together the brightest minds in South African and African tech. The event showcased innovation across the continent, with leading developers, industry...
The Essential Year-End Checklist
As 2025 rapidly approaches its final arguments, we at AJS - slightly exhausted provider of legal practice management software – have a public service announcement. We regret to inform you that we are officially suspending operations from midday on the 24th of December, reopening on Monday the 5th of January...
Trends shaping South Africa’s food retail and wholesale sector
South Africa’s food retail and wholesale sector is one of the country’s most dynamic industries, directly linked to household consumption, employment, and food security. It reflects both the opportunities and pressures shaping the economy in 2025 and beyond.
These insights are drawn from research available via the African Industry Reports...
Spencer West launches South Africa office with strong backing from global...
International law firm Spencer West marked the launch of its South Africa office with an evening event in Sandton attended by Partners, clients and senior leaders from across the firm’s global community.
The launch of the South Africa practice is another milestone for the growing global firm, joining its 360...
How Lawyers Prepare for the End of the Year – Gert...
From the Desk of Gert Nel Incorporated…
With your Christmas tree up, tinsel glistening in the light and your kitties looking at the tree decorations rather suspiciously, you view your kids Christmas list with a knowing look – they always shoot for the stars, don’t they?
Christmas lunch plans have been...
Daan’s Snippets – 27th November 2025
Practice News
Lawyers misbehaving: News24 reported on a Gauteng High Court judge having been arrested for corruption; the SAPS must have a particularly strong case as I cannot see them going to such lengths, unless very certain of their case.
In a similar league is the appointment of the SIU to...
I Let Gemini Access My Gmail, and It’s Downright Creepy
Part of Gemini's core appeal is its deep integrations with almost every Google app. When I set out to test how the AI chatbot works in Gmail, I expected a cute little option to generate responses to emails or, maybe, a tool that could summarize long email threads. Instead, Gemini dove deep into...
Legal AI startup draws new $50 million Blackstone investment, opens law...
Asset manager Blackstone, opens new tab has invested $50 million in Norm Ai, a legal and compliance technology startup that also said on Thursday that it is launching an independent law firm that will offer “AI-native legal services.”
Lawyers at the new New York-based firm, Norm Law LLP, will use Norm...
How Lawyers Prepare for the End of the Year: NLA Legal
As you start to drag out the old Christmas decorations from storage, ready for them to go up in all their jolly glory, you start to reflect on how quickly this year has almost come and gone.
Before you are even able to complete last year’s New Years resolutions it...
How Lawyers Prepare for the End of the Year: NVDB Attorneys
From the Desk of NVDB Attorneys…
It’s mid-November and with it shopping malls around the globe have started playing the dreaded – and yet conversely – loved Christmas tunes.
Christmas lights have started going up and stores everywhere have started stocking up on their “special” Christmas gift packs.
It would appear, at...
Daan’s Snippets – 16th November 2025
Practice News
A recent news report on cyber fraud noted that some 100,000 South African accounts had been hacked in the past year and R1.9 billion stolen. A part of the problem is prosecution and getting banks to disclose where the money went to; only some 500 such cases had...
Responsible AI Use in South African Legal Practice: A Call for...
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping legal practice worldwide, and South Africa is no exception. From AI-assisted legal research to automated drafting and predictive analytics, these tools offer unprecedented efficiency, cost savings, and enhanced access to justice. Yet alongside these opportunities lie serious risks. Unverified AI outputs can introduce factual...
From Legal Blogs and Publishing to Vertical Video
Doesn’t seem that long ago that I was reporting that over 60% of millennials were getting news on Facebook. Well it turns out it was ten years go.
Reuters creation of the role of a “social-first video reporter” signals a...
The hidden cost of shrinking your marketing investment
In tough economic times, marketing is often the first budget to get scaled back. But in complex industries, it’s often the glue holding everything together, including the customer experience!
According to Robyn Beckworth Judge, Head of Group Marketing at e4,...
Know the difference between brand perception vs. reputation to maximise business growth
In today's competitive business environment, where trends shift rapidly and customer loyalty is hard-won, understanding the distinction between brand perception and brand reputation is the difference between building a brand that resonates or merely echoes. Mistake these two, and...































































































