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NORTHBOUND JUDGEMENT - THE DANGERS OF USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ("AI") IN LEGAL RESEARCH AND CITING CASE LAW THAT DOES NOT EXIST OR IS MISLEADING- EXAMPLES FROM SOUTH AFRICAN AND UK COURTS

The 2 cases referred to below are examples of negligence of lawyers making use of AI to provide the Courts with case law authorities for their legal propositions. One case is a recent judgment out of the Gauteng Division – Northbound Processing (Pty) Ltd v South African Diamond and Precious Metals Regulator and Others (2025/072038) [2025] ZAGPJHC 661 (30 June 2025) – per saflii –…

NORTHBOUND JUDGEMENT - THE DANGERS OF USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ("AI") IN LEGAL RESEARCH AND CITING CASE LAW THAT DOES NOT EXIST OR IS MISLEADING- EXAMPLES FROM SOUTH AFRICAN AND UK COURTS

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LLB LAW COMMUNITY ON REDDIT

There is a LLB Law community on Reddit – join and comment – https://www.reddit.com/r/LLBLAWSOUTHAFRICA/ It’s new, but this forum is easier to join, comment and ask questions. Check it out.

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TRUMP -USA HAS BOMBED IRAN - 3 NUCLEAR SITES DESTROYED - IRAN WARNED OF MORE ATTACKS

US President Donald Trump has announced that the US has bombed 3 nuclear facilities in Iran. The US army used “bunker buster” bombs to carry out the mission. The 3 sites bombed are Fordow, Natanz and Estfahan. Trump also threatened further attacks on Iran if they do not agree to a peace deal very soon. Trump indicated that the US had given Iran a number of chances to secure a peace deal and…

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White, Gauntlett and the potential for reputational damage of certain allegations

Jeremy John Gauntlett SC, KC From the outset, I must make clear that despite the allegations made against Jeremy John Gauntlett SC, KC (“Gauntlett”), and despite media reporting on the allegations made by Dr Hylton White(“white”) against Gauntlett – everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty – and this case is no different. Thus this entire opinion or piece must be understood against that…

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ISREAL PALESTINE & INTERNATIONAL LAW ICJ

ISREAL, PALESTINE AND INTERNATIONAL LAW (ICJ)

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ISREAL, PALESTINE AND INTERNATIONAL LAW (ICJ)

GETTY IMAGES. INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION This article, I write, I do so more from a legal perspective, I am in no way on either side of the conflict unfolding in the Middle East and the conflict between Isreal and Palestine that has been raging on for decades. In fact I would hope that the conflict comes to an end sooner rather than later, there has already been enough bloodshed and…

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ON BECOMING AN ADVOCATE & OTHER THINGS

I became an Advocate in late 2015. I was called to the bar during 2015 and in late 2015 I applied to the Bar to undertake pupilage. This was before the LPC Act came into effect. In late 2015 I was one of only 700 applicants that year to be invited to an interview at the Bar in front of the council members of the Bar. As it turned out only 4 of us were invited to undertake pupilage / training out…

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MAKING THE BEST OF UNISA'S LIBRARY AND RESOURCES - PART 1

This is a first in a series of articles in which i attempt to help those students who cannot or do not know how to use the UNISA online platform optimally.  It will include pictures for easy referencing :), please note this is a first in a series of instructive articles, it is a basic outline of how to access certain sites using Unisa (like lexis nexus and juta) and information on those sites.…

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LAWBLOGSA IS CHANGING....OR CLOSING

It has been a journey and a rewarding experience to help fellow law students. For no fee or no reward. The ads you see on the page are for wordpress, i make no money from that or anything else. However, as i move onto my next phase i am concerned i may not be able to update, administrate and contribute to this site any longer, and the material may become outdated and useless.   The site has grown…

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IF YOU USING A MOBILE DEVICE (PHONE) PLEASE SELECT "MENU" AT TOP LEFT OF PAGE TO ACCESS..

IF YOU USING A MOBILE DEVICE (PHONE) PLEASE SELECT “MENU” AT TOP LEFT OF PAGE TO ACCESS..

IF YOU ARE USING A MOBILE PHONE PLEASE SELECT THE MENU OPTION AT THE TOP LEFT OF THE PAGE TO DISPLAY ALL THE LLB/LAW MODULES… SIMPLY CLICK ON THE MODULE YOU WANT.

GOOD LUCK FOR EXAMS!

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LAWBLOGSA MOBILE APP IS HERE!

LAWBLOGSA MOBILE APP IS HERE!

The Lawblogsa mobile app is here, click on the link provided (for Android phones) to download for free

>> http://www.makemedroid.com/en/market/mobile-app-108569/

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Rhodes University and UCT.... whats in a name? #RhodesSoWhite

Poor Cecil!

100 years on and still the masses moan, bleat and perform.  But is this really about the name?  I have read the numerous tweets, and most seem to point to institutional and administration “issues”, which as of now remain allegations.

It would seem as if some black students (and other races i suppose) have taken offence to some rather strange happenings at the university.  None of…

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HMLLB80 - LLB RESEARCH MODULE UNDERSTANDING THE INSTRUCTIONS WITH PICTURES

Those of you who are doing or have done this module will understand me when i say that in the beginning there is total confusion, followed shortly thereafter by panic …. Lol!  I have been asked many times and have sent out numerous emails with pictures to show what it should look like and how it should be done. Obviously i did not do the work for them, but just gave them examples of what your…

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NSFAS - National Student Financial Aid Scheme - EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW. FROM APPLICATIONS TO REPAYMENT

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is available to those students who qualify for university study but do not have the financial resources to study. However, before getting any financial aid one must apply for aid and be accepted into the scheme.  The closing date for all applications for the 2015 year was 30 November 2014 .> “The closing date for application submissions and all…

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answering a question with a question?? how to win at failing

i have never understood why people answer a question with a question….

eg:   Q: hi guys can i please ask one of you to upload the gfy studyguide?   A: are you studying gfy?

wtf? seriously!  NO im not studying gfy i just want to waste your time and mine and my data and yours.  Just because im bored and feel like it. lol

In common sense world this kind of idiocy would be banned. for more than one…

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TAX LAW - LML4804 - PASSED FIRST TIME!!

I passed LML4804 first time.  That would be the honours Tax law module. I cannot even begin to describe how awesome this is, i thought that exam paper owned me!  I managed to pass. Now normally that would not be an achievement within itself, but for this module it most certainly is!!

To give you some perspective take a look at the picture, you will notice a very large book…..yes that one. thats…

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ACCESS TO FREE ATTORNEYS ADMISSION EXAMS AND ANSWERS, PLEASE "FOLLOW" BLOG

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In order for candidate attorneys to access the free exam papers and answers, please “follow” this blog, its free. Once you have registered you will receive an email with your unique password to the page (http://lawblogsa.com/attorneys-admission-exams/) you simply enter the password and proceed all downloads are free.

here is a small sample of what you can expect, there is alot more >> 

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