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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 | Navigating property and divorce: The curious case of the sold matrimonial home and an anti-dissipation interdict
For STBB’s divorce attorneys, handling complex divorce matters with care and expertise is paramount – a requirement highlighted by a recent Western Cape High Court matter involving an attempt to interdict a Colombian national from using his proceeds from the
Read MoreAll About Property | Gauteng High Courts slam unlawful cleaning levies as SAPOA challenges Cape Town’s ‘unconstitutional’ municipal tariffs
In separate key judgments handed down last month, both the North and South Gauteng High Courts ruled against the imposition of unlawful and irrational municipal cleaning levies implemented by Tshwane and Johannesburg – much to the relief of property owners.
Read MoreNewsflash | Please (don’t) call me: Why ConCourt ruled in Vodacom’s favour
Last week, the Constitutional Court comprehensively overruled the Supreme Court of Appeal (‘the SCA’) in the highly publicised case of Vodacom v Makate. The decision adds another twist to the nearly 20-year legal battle over fair compensation owed to Kenneth
Read MoreNewsflash | Just in: SARB announces consecutive interest rate cut
This afternoon, the Monetary Policy Committee of the South African Reserve Bank (‘SARB’) convened its fourth meeting of 2025. Against the backdrop of market uncertainty, and as widely predicted by most economists and various financial institutions, SARB has encouragingly elected
Read MorePulse | The case of the fabricated reason for dismissal: A cautionary tale for employers
A recent Labour Court judgment in Mqikela v Pristo Response Trading demonstrates how attempting to disguise the true reason for an employee’s dismissal can backfire — both financially and reputationally. In this key case, the court’s message was clear: Retaliation
Read MorePulse | A lesson in ‘lawfare’: High Court drags ex-husband for vexatious litigation
In a recent judgment, the Western Cape High Court laid down the law in an ongoing and acrimonious divorce battle by declaring an ex-husband a ‘vexatious litigant’ and interdicting him from instituting further proceedings. In this case, the applicant sought
Read MoreNewsflash | Conveyancing fees set to increase next month
Yesterday, the Law Society of South Africa (‘the LSSA’) published its updated Guideline of Fees (‘the Guideline’). The Guideline, which delineates recommended fees for conveyancing-related transactions, will apply to all relevant instructions received from Friday, 1st August 2025. The Guideline is generally updated
Read MoreSTBB Property Investors Club Newsletter | July 2025
Up your game: The tax benefit every property investor should know about Designed to incentivise property investment, section 13sex of the Income Tax Act (‘the Act’) provides a valuable – and often underutilised – tax deduction tool for individuals and
Read MoreBlog | Creating 125 smiles: Transform a child’s life by donating a smile
Imagine navigating life unable to smile, or struggling to eat and speak without pain or discomfort. For children born with cleft lip and/or palate conditions, this is a daily reality. However, one act of kindness can transform a child’s life
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