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Profile: Dr Samantha Smith holds a BSocSci, LLB, LLM, and PhD (Law) from the University of Cape Town. Skilled in socio-legal analysis, critical thinking, and creative and technical writing, she previously worked in investigative legal research, with a special focus on animal law and environmental policy. As the firm's chief content writer and editor, Samantha handles all STBB content, including social media, newsflashes, newsletters, articles and advertisements for publication in magazines and online portals, tenders and proposals, legal updates and presentations, webinar and podcast advertisements, biographies, brochures, information sheets, content for special projects, and various digital publications.

Conveyancing Correspondent | Important notice: Chief Registrar suspends new RCR 9/2024

Late last year, the Office of the Chief Registrar issued an important circular suspending the operation of a new Registrars’ Conference Resolution, namely RCR 9/2024. Introduced to clarify the correct transaction date to insert on a transfer duty receipt in

Newsflash | Corporate law update: Amendments to the Companies Act are now operational

Published via presidential proclamation in the Government Gazette over the festive break, various provisions of the Companies Amendment Act, as well as the entire Companies Second Amendment Act, are now operational. These statutes, which were assented to in July 2024,

Newsflash | An infallible New Year’s resolution: Make a will

As we ease into 2025, many of us have outlined our personal and professional goals as we seek to enhance our quality of life. While New Year’s resolutions typically centre around health, finances, and personal growth, one crucial aspect is

All About Property | December 2024

Property transactions 101: Managing the discovery of defects post-signature In transactions involving the sale of immovable property, the discovery of a defect by a purchaser after signing a sale agreement is commonplace. From a faulty pool pump to a leaking

All About Property | ‘Fair wear and tear’ explained

In the rental property sphere, the key concept of ‘fair wear and tear’ is frequently included in lease agreements to regulate liability for damage to the property during the leasing period. Simply put, ‘fair wear and tear’ refers to the

All About Property | Blouberg: A semigration hotspot

The greater Blouberg area, a coastal suburb located just north of Cape Town, is rapidly becoming one of South Africa’s premier semigration destinations. With its idyllic coastal lifestyle, extensive amenities, and close proximity to Cape Town’s CBD, Blouberg’s property market

All About Property | Swimming pools and the law: What you should know

A popular addition to homes and security complexes, swimming pools provide leisure, enhance a property’s aesthetic appeal, and generally increase re-sale value. The installation and operation of swimming pools is, however, governed by various legal requirements. With summer in full

All About Property | Going digital: Government publishes draft EDRS Regulations

As part of government’s plan to digitalise the lodgement and registration of deeds nationwide, the Minister of Land Reform and Rural Development has published the much-anticipated draft Electronic Deeds Registration Systems Regulations (‘EDRS Regulations’) for public comment. Earlier this month,

All About Property | Property transactions 101: Managing the discovery of defects post-signature

In transactions involving the sale of immovable property, the discovery of a defect by a purchaser after signing a sale agreement is commonplace. From a faulty pool pump to a leaking roof and mouldy cupboards, discovering – and repairing –

Blog | Quick question: Can I change my matrimonial property system?

In the prevailing economic climate, it is not uncommon for couples to want to alter their matrimonial property regime to secure their financial and proprietary interests. Specifically, couples married in community of property may decide that they’d prefer to be

Conveyancing Correspondent | Important notice: Chief Registrar suspends new RCR 9/2024

Newsflash | Corporate law update: Amendments to the Companies Act are now operational

Newsflash | An infallible New Year’s resolution: Make a will

All About Property | December 2024

All About Property | ‘Fair wear and tear’ explained

All About Property | Blouberg: A semigration hotspot

All About Property | Swimming pools and the law: What you should know

All About Property | Going digital: Government publishes draft EDRS Regulations

All About Property | Property transactions 101: Managing the discovery of defects post-signature

Blog | Quick question: Can I change my matrimonial property system?

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