Registered myDiscover users on Sabinet Discover can access the Index for free. Sabinet African Archives Index is a valuable resource for anyone interested in finding Africa’s rich and diverse history and culture through its archives.

Celebrating Library Rockstars: The 2023 LIASA -Sabinet Influential Library Leader Award
In essence, librarians are not just keepers of knowledge; they are architects of change, the stewards of information, and catalysts for progress. The LIASA – Sabinet Influential Library Leader Award stands as a symbol of our unwavering commitment to celebrating these extraordinary individuals and their indelible impact on our world. Together, we acknowledge that librarians are indeed the true rock stars of our time.
Exploring the Latest Advancements in Breast Cancer Awareness and Treatment: A Focus on Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Dr Carol Benn’s Insights
Around the world, October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to increase awareness of the most common women’s cancer while examining the latest trends and advancements in breast cancer treatment and detection.
Empowering African Research: The Importance of South African and other African Journals
African scholarly journals play a pivotal role in empowering researchers and scholars globally. Sabinet provides them with the perfect platform to showcase their work.
Library 2.0: Redefining Possibilities -A fully integrated library platform designed to meet the changing needs of modern libraries
Libraries open up windows to the world and inspire us to explore and achieve while also contributing to our quality of life. That is why, Sabinet’s purpose and value drivers are in support of libraries and access to information by providing central platforms for collaboration and resource sharing among libraries.
Amendments to Companies Act on the Cards
“Two options are being considered: either to add the amendments to the current review of the Companies Amendment Bill or to consider this in the next Companies Act legislative review.”
Empowering the future leaders of our country
Access to Legal information resources is crucial for the development of the future leaders of South Africa. By acquiring knowledge, developing new skills and broadening their horizons, we equip young people with the tools they need to succeed and become future leaders.

What Type of Information Gets Published in the Government Gazette?
Government Gazette publications come out any day of the week, as often as is required. But, is there any type of official information that doesn’t feature in the Gazette? More importantly, what must appear in Government Gazette publications?
Sabinet Legal Registers: 4 ways to make legal compliance effortless
Sabinet Legal Registers: 4 ways to make legal compliance effortless In today's fast-paced business world, keeping up with ever-changing legislation can be a full-time job in and of itself. The task of maintaining legal compliance is not only time-consuming but also...
The process of creating a new law in South Africa
The process of creating a new law in South Africa The law-making process in South Africa is the cornerstone of democracy. It promotes transparency and openness in Government and ensures that laws are enacted in a way that is fair and just to all the citizens of South...

Your access to the South African Constitution in a nifty handbook – commemorating human rights on the basis of humanity, freedom, justice, and peace.
Your access to the South African Constitution in a nifty handbook - commemorating human rights on the basis of humanity, freedom, justice, and peace. The Constitution of a newly democratic South Africa was promulgated by President Nelson Mandela in 1996 and came into...
New Domestic Violence Act Strengthens Protections for Children and Expands Definitions of Abuse in South Africa
On April 14, South Africa's new Domestic Violence Act came into effect, providing stronger protections for children exposed to domestic violence. The Act alters the way that cases involving children exposed to domestic violence are handled in SA’s legal system....
Eskom Seeks to Halt Self-Generation of Power in the Free State
Hundreds of projects in South Africa are aimed at achieving what Rural Maintenance is trying to achieve. Why is Eskom trying to prevent IPPs from exercising their constitutional rights? #EnergyCrisis #SouthAfrica #IPPsVsEskom
Zimbabweans in SA face Uncertainty as ZEP Termination Faces Legal Challenges
With the 30 June 2023 deadline approaching for ZEP holders to obtain alternative permits, the future of these permit holders hangs in the balance. Motsoaledi has encouraged them to apply for ‘mainstream’ visas, but few are likely to qualify according to the Department of Home Affairs Critical Skills List.
Grey literature: Lacking a black or white approach to publishing knowledge
Grey literature refers to all forms of written material produced outside of traditional publishing channels. These include government reports, working papers, conference proceedings, and research papers. While this type of literature is vital for scholarly and...
A Touch of Nostalgia
Sometimes, looking back gives us a better idea of where we are in the greater scheme of things, and how we came to be here. The following article was written by the University of South Africa’s John Willemse for presentation to the United Nations Economic Commission...

Minimum wage threshold – Know your rights
On 1 March 2023, the Minister of Labour, Minister TW Nxesi, declared that the earnings threshold for the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 1997 (BCEA) would be increased from R224 080.48 per annum (approximately R18 673.37 per month) to R241 110.59 per annum (around...
The impact of peer review on research and scholarly publishing
Peer review is a well-established process that has been a formal part of scientific communication for over 300 years. Subjecting submissions to peer review has become the foundation of the scholarly publication system because it effectively subjects an author’s work...

Digitisation transforms document collection management
In the business world, large economic potential is linked to digitisation. A 2017 report by McKinsey claims that: “Digitisation is also transforming globalisation. The amount of cross-border data flows has grown 45 times larger since just 2005 and is projected to...
Easy access to regulatory instruments a must for higher education institutions
According to UNESCO, the global demand for higher education will have increased from 97 million students in 2000 to over 262 million students in 20251. South Africa’s situation is no different from that of the rest of the world, with public institutions being...