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- Dr Samantha Smith holds a BSocSci, LLB, LLM, and PhD (Law) from UCT. She strategises, plans, and produces STBB’s content across all channels and platforms and works on corporate and marketing collateral.
Pulse | Dismissals & retrenchments: New Code of Good Practice takes effect
Last week, the new Code of Good Practice: Dismissal (‘the Code’) came into effect following its recent publication in the Government Gazette. Significantly, the Code establishes a unified framework for employees, employers, and trade unions by replacing and consolidating the
Read MorePulse | September I 2025
Construction disputes: Why you need a skilled construction law attorney Construction projects are complex, multi-faceted undertakings – and disputes are commonplace. For this reason, professional legal guidance is essential to help developers, contractors, and property owners protect their interests. Read
Read MoreBlog | Overcoming construction disputes: Arbitration vs adjudication
In South Africa’s construction industry, disputes between contractors, sub-contractors, and employees are commonplace. At STBB, our construction lawyers frequently handle disputes concerning delays, variations, payment disagreements, and defective work. When disputes arise, the parties often need to decide whether to
Read MoreConveyancing Correspondent | Chief Registrar issues new circular on fee amendments
Following the commencement of the amended Schedule of Fees of Office, which took effect on 1st April 2025, the Chief Registrar’s Office issued a clarifying circular (‘CRC 6’) last week. Intended to provide certainty to Deeds Registry officials, conveyancers, and
Read MoreBlog | Need an expert construction law attorney in Cape Town?
Construction projects are complex and contractual disputes, delays, and payment issues are common in Cape Town’s building industry. Headed by experienced litigator and Director, Stoffel Ackermann, our Cape Town-based team of construction attorneys, including expert attorneys, Martin Bey and Niel
Read MoreBlog | The countdown to 125 smiles: Help us cross the finish line!
Last Saturday, STBB marked a monumental milestone in our firm’s rich history: 125 years of exceptional legal service. In honour of this landmark, we’ve partnered with Miles for Smiles to fund 125 life-altering surgeries for children suffering from cleft lip
Read MoreNewsflash | New Bill aligns SA’s divorce laws with the Constitution
Signifying the evolving nature of South Africa’s family law terrain, the much-anticipated General (Family) Laws Amendment Bill (‘the Bill’) was recently tabled in Parliament. Devised to give legislative effect to key 2023 rulings by the Constitutional Court, the Bill addresses
Read MoreBlog | Reminder: Review the City of Cape Town’s Supplementary Valuation Roll
Every year, the City of Cape Town is required to certify and publish at least one Supplementary Valuation Roll (‘SVR’). The SVR ensures that property values remain accurate and up to date between the publication of General Valuation Rolls (‘GVRs’),
Read MorePulse | Clarifying the bounds of dependency: ConCourt rules on the distribution of death benefits in seminal case
In South Africa, the death of a breadwinner can leave their dependents destitute. Earlier this month, the Constitutional Court handed down a key ruling on the interpretation of section 37C of the Pension Funds Act (‘the PFA’). In a progressive
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