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- Dr Samantha Smith holds a BSocSci, LLB, LLM, and PhD (Law) from UCT. An innovative thinker, she strategises, plans, and produces STBB’s content across all channels and platforms and works on corporate and marketing collateral.
Gauteng Newsflash | Urgent notice: The City of Johannesburg is currently offline
As part of a plan to address several key processes, the City of Johannesburg’s system (‘the COJ’) is currently offline. While we cannot be certain, we expect the shutdown to continue for approximately three weeks as the COJ finalises the
Read MoreNewsflash | New Cape Town laws incentivise micro-development
Last week, the City of Cape Town approved various additions and key amendments to its Municipal Planning By-law (‘the MPBL’) in a bid to stimulate micro-development, encourage a shift from informal shelter to affordable rental units, and crack down on
Read MoreBlog | Corporate insights: Recapping the Companies Act amendments
At STBB, our corporate governance specialists have extensive experience interpreting and applying the provisions of the Companies Act and accompanying regulatory instruments. As reported in January, various amendments to the Companies Act took effect late last year. Six months after
Read MorePulse | Navigating co-parenting disputes during school holidays
The imminent mid-year school holidays provide a perfect opportunity for families to relax and spend quality time together – and for parents to bond with their minor children. For various reasons, including divorce or separation, parents don’t always occupy the
Read MorePulse | Insolvency update: Are a surviving spouse’s life insurance benefits protected from creditors?
Recently, the Supreme Court of Appeal (‘the SCA’) was tasked with evaluating whether the benefits of a long-term life insurance policy are shielded from creditors following the sequestration of a joint estate. The dispute in Prinsloo v Majiedt centred around
Read MorePulse | June 2025 | Edition II
The Legally Speaking podcast: Understanding contracts: Demystifying boilerplate clauses In this month’s informative and commercially-focused episode, STBB’s chief Content Writer and Legal Editor, Dr Samantha Smith, explains the meaning, purpose, and value of boilerplate clauses. Incorporated in a wide range
Read MoreBlog | Reminder: Deadline for Ekurhuleni property owners to object to the GVR is fast approaching
Following the publication of the Fifth General Valuation Roll (‘the GVR’) earlier this year, all property owners whose properties fall within the boundaries of the City of Ekurhuleni are reminded to timeously lodge their objections by Wednesday, 25th June 2025.
Read MoreAll About Property | Withholding tax for non-resident sellers: What you should know
Under South African law, non-resident sellers may face an unexpected withholding tax liability of up to 15% of the purchase price. However, with the right legal guidance, sellers can avoid unwanted complications. The legal basis for withholding tax Section 35A
Read MoreAll About Property | June 2025
Withholding tax for non-resident sellers: What you should know Under South African law, non-resident sellers may face an unexpected withholding tax liability of up to 15% of the purchase price. However, with the right legal guidance, sellers can avoid unwanted
Read MoreAll About Property | The City of Cape Town tables revised budget following backlash from property owners
Following widespread backlash over tariff adjustments in March’s budget, the City of Cape Town recently tabled an amended municipal budget with additional relief measures for property owners. As we reported, the City’s hotly contested water and sanitation tariff changes and
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