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- Dr Samantha Smith is a creative Attorney holding a BSocSci, LLB, LLM, and PhD (Law) from UCT. She leads content marketing & strategy across STBB's channels, thought leadership, SEO, and legal marketing collateral.
All About Property | The Legally Speaking podcast: Elevate your property game
Knowledge is leverage. Looking for convenient legal tips and updates on all things property? STBB’s Legally Speaking podcast channel is your audio guide for on-the-go insights, pro tips, and engaging discussions to stay ahead in the property game. In some
Read MoreAll About Property | EPC compliance: December deadline looms for commercial property owners
Following our 2024 report, the 7th December 2025 deadline for owners of private buildings (and accounting officers of public buildings) used for commercial purposes to comply with energy performance certification, is quickly approaching. According to the Regulations promulgated under the
Read MoreNewsflash | SARB cautiously keeps the repo rate unchanged
Yesterday afternoon, the Monetary Policy Committee of the South African Reserve Bank (‘SARB’) convened its fifth meeting of 2025. Against the backdrop of market uncertainty, SARB has cautiously declined to lower the repo rate, which remains 7.0%, effective Friday, 19th
Read MoreBlog | Why every property owner in South Africa needs a will
In South Africa, owning immovable property is a significant financial milestone. Given the economic and social value of property and the complex legal processes required to transfer ownership, the importance of a will for property owners cannot be overstated: Without
Read MoreBlog | Estate planning essentials: What is a life file?
It’s National Wills Week! Life gets busy and we don’t always plan for the future – or for the worst. In the estate planning arena, personal organisation is key. Accordingly, a life file provides a centralised storage facility for one’s
Read MoreNewsflash | ConCourt rules husbands can take their wives’ surnames
In a resounding win for gender equality, the ConCourt has unanimously declared that certain provisions of the Births and Deaths Registration Act (‘the Act’) are unconstitutional for failing to allow men to assume their wives’ surnames after marriage. Following a
Read MorePulse | Construction disputes: Why you need a skilled construction law attorney
In South Africa, construction projects are complex, multi-faceted undertakings involving multiple parties, significant financial commitments, and critical timelines. Accordingly, disputes can arise at any stage. However, understanding the typical forms of disputes that occur – and why professional legal guidance
Read MorePulse | 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
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