Instant, Accurate Access to South African Legislation
Elevate your legal research with Sabinet NetLaw’s comprehensive legislative database and powerful AI research assistant.
What is NetLaw?
NetLaw is Sabinet’s National Legislation service, offering consolidated full-text South African legislation (Acts, Rules, Regulations) dating back to 1910, all in one searchable platform.
With NetLaw AI Research Assistant:
Subscribers gain access to instant, accurate answers and AI-powered research support—streamlining workflows for both new and seasoned legal professionals.
Key Features & Benefits
All-in-One Access: Consolidated national legislation from 1910 to today
myDiscover Tools: Save, annotate, create briefcases, and set alerts
Rapid Updates: New content added within five working days
AI Assistant: Ask complex legal questions and get fast, context-rich answers
Clear Amendment Tracking: Historical summaries and in-line markups
Smart Cross-Linking: To related Gazettes, regulations, court forms, and judgments
Weekly Legislative Alerts: Email notifications of new and amended laws
Who It’s For?
This service is designed to meet the needs of a wide range of professionals and institutions:
Legal Professionals:
Stay compliant and efficient with accurate, consolidated legislation
Academics & Researchers:
Access historical Acts and track legal changes over time
Libraries & Institutions:
Provide reliable tools to support students and faculty
Corporate & Government Entities:
Mitigate risk and make informed decisions based on current laws
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An intuitive, powerful platform for accessing Sabinet’s legal, legislative, and research content — all in one place.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does NetLaw include legislation from 1910?
Yes. It includes full-text Acts, Rules, and Regulations from 1910 to present.
How quickly is content updated?
Within five working days of publication or amendment.
What is the AI Research Assistant?
A smart assistant that answers legal questions with precision, using Sabinet’s full legal content set.
Can I personalise my experience?
Yes. Use myDiscover to add notes, create briefcases, and receive update alerts.
How do I stay informed about new laws?
Weekly legislative newsletters and email alerts keep you up to date.
Ready to simplify your legal research?
Call us at +27 12 643 9500
Email us at info@sabinet.co.za
