Landmark Constitutional Court judgment on public land deals: Why developers should rethink due diligence
Last week, the Constitutional Court delivered a landmark judgment that has important implications for developers and investors purchasing public land, explores STBB’s Managing Director and real estate lawyer, Darren Brander.
‘Husband’s domicile’ rule declared unconstitutional: A turning point for matrimonial property law
In a significant victory for gender equality and the rights of same-sex couples, the Western Cape High Court has struck down the long-standing ‘husband’s domicile’ rule – and replaced it with a new framework applicable to all marriages. Beyond divorce law, the new approach will also impact conveyancing transactions.