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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 | Neighbours and the duty of lateral support: Revisiting an STBB success story
Imagine this: Your neighbour begins construction with approved plans, and structural problems quickly emerge on your property. Your walls collapse, your garden subsides, and your land experiences significant downward sloping. Years ago, this horror scenario played out for an STBB
Read MoreBlog | Distinguishing director removals from resignations: What every business should know
Our corporate law specialists note a recurring query from many clients: What is the legal distinction between a director’s resignation and their removal under the Companies Act? While both actions result in a director vacating office, understanding the distinctions and
Read MoreNewsflash | SA on the brink of grey list exit
In a positive development for economic growth and investment, National Treasury announced on Friday that South Africa has taken a major step towards being removed from the Financial Action Task Force (‘the FATF’) grey list after completing all 22 action
Read MoreBlog | Simplifying contractual clauses: What is a restraint of trade?
In a competitive market, protecting confidential business information and valuable client relationships is essential to long-term success. Accordingly, employers and businesses often incorporate restraint of trade clauses in their agreements. This article explores how these clauses operate under South African
Read MorePulse | Zero tolerance: High Court sentences father to weekend imprisonment for defaulting on maintenance
In a decision that highlights the seriousness of defaulting on maintenance payments, the Western Cape High Court recently granted urgent relief to a wife (‘the applicant’) by finding her husband (‘the respondent’) in contempt of a prior maintenance order issued
Read MorePulse | Employment equity update: What designated employers should know
In January, we reported on the operationalisation of the Employment Equity Amendment Act, which introduces sectoral targets for designated employers – businesses with 50 or more employees – and those seeing to conduct business with government. Pursuant to this, the
Read MorePulse | June 2025
Employment equity update: What designated employers should know The much-anticipated Employment Equity Regulations recently came into effect, introducing more rigorous compliance standards for designated employers – with an emphasis on sector-specific numerical targets. Read more Meet Jacques Blignaut: Renowned commercial
Read MoreBlog | Deal-making dynamics: Mergers versus acquisitions
In the South African corporate sphere, mergers and acquisitions (‘M&As’) are often utilised by companies to expand operations or enhance their market share. While regularly grouped together, M&As are distinct in both structure and legal consequence. Under section 1 of
Read MoreBlog | Attention individual taxpayers: SARS announces dates for 2025 filing season
The 2025 income tax filing season for individuals commences soon. Accordingly, clients who are registered for tax in South Africa should take note of the following key dates: Auto-assessments will be issued from 7th to 20th July 2025 Non-provisional taxpayers
Read MoreBlog | Reminder: Comments on the JSE’s proposed changes to Corporate Action Tables due 9th June 2025
Last month, the JSE published various proposed changes to its Corporate Action Tables, which specify the procedures and deadlines for corporate actions impacting listed securities, for public comment. These suggested amendments are commensurate with the JSE Listings Requirements, which were
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