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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.
Pulse | POPIA overhaul: Updated Regulations take effect
Earlier this year, the Regulations to the Protection of Personal Information Act (‘the POPIA Regulations’) were amended. Designed to enhance data subject rights and tighten compliance requirements for organisations, the POPIA Regulations took effect on 17th April 2025. In light
Read MorePulse | Understanding curatorship: Is someone you love unable to manage their affairs?
Undoubtedly, it can be overwhelming and demoralising when someone you love can no longer manage their financial or proprietary affairs due to age, disability, or illness. A curatorship offers a legal avenue to protect their interests and ensure their well-being,
Read MoreBlog | Co-own property? Here’s why estate planning matters
In today’s economic climate, co-ownership of immovable property is increasingly common. Whether it is investing in property with a business partner to generate rental income or purchasing a home with one’s significant other, co-ownership is often financially expedient. While it
Read MoreBlog | Less stress, more support: Estate administration simplified with STBB
Administering a deceased estate can be complicated, cumbersome, and overwhelming – especially for inexperienced executors. But, it doesn’t have to be. When it comes to winding up a loved one’s estate or planning your own affairs, choosing the right professional
Read MoreBlog | Plan with confidence: Estate expenses explained
Perhaps the last thing anyone contemplates are the costs associated with administering their estate. However, the administration of a deceased estate involves much more than just paperwork. From the executor’s fee to estate duty, the process can be surprisingly costly.
Read MoreAll About Property | April 2025
An increase too far: Cape Town property owners criticise proposed rates hike The City of Cape Town’s proposed 2025/26 budget has ignited widespread criticism from homeowners and property associations due to substantial increases in property rates and municipal service tariffs. Read more
Read MoreAll About Property | An increase too far: Cape Town property owners criticise proposed rates hike
The City of Cape Town’s proposed 2025/26 budget has ignited widespread criticism from homeowners and property associations due to a marked increase in property rates and upward adjustments to municipal service tariffs. Designed to finance key infrastructure projects and improve
Read MoreAll About Property | Unlocking homeownership: South Africa’s affordable housing market on the rise
Much to the relief of property enthusiasts, South Africa’s affordable housing market is in the midst of a substantial resurgence, with sustained demand for properties priced between R350 000 and R700 000. Indeed, this market segment has seen a double-digit increase in
Read MoreAll About Property | Laying the groundwork: The roadmap to becoming a property practitioner
Thinking of becoming a property practitioner in South Africa? Here’s what you should know about the process. Crucially, the first step to becoming a property practitioner is to apply for a Fidelity Fund Certificate (‘FFC’) and enrol for an NQF4
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