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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.
Blog | Eviction and South African law: What landlords should know about the PIE Act
At STBB, our expert litigators have extensive experience handling eviction and other property-related disputes. At the outset, however, many of our clients are unaware that the residential eviction process is complicated by the Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful
Read MoreNewsflash | Just in: Treasury scraps the VAT hike
In a positive turn of events, the National Treasury announced in a media statement that it intends to reverse the proposed VAT rate increase outlined in the March Budget Speech. Following extensive consultations with political parties and a careful consideration
Read MoreNewsflash | The FIC pleads for compliance: Urgently submit outstanding RCRs
In a key statement released last week, the Financial Intelligence Centre (‘the FIC’) urges designated non-financial businesses and professions (‘DNFBPs’), including estate agents and legal practitioners, to urgently comply with their reporting obligations to support South Africa’s efforts in exiting
Read MoreBlog | The absconded debtor: Let us help you navigate debt collection
STBB’s litigation specialists are often faced with a crucial question from clients: How does one proceed when owed money by a debtor who has subsequently disappeared? If the debtor has specified a physical address where they’ll accept service of legal
Read MorePulse | Expand your knowledge with STBB’s litigation and dispute resolution-focused webinars
STBB’s Legally Speaking YouTube channel is your go-to platform for expert-led discussions and practical guidance on topical issues across a range of legal disciplines, including litigation and dispute resolution. Initiated to offer clarity on complex legal problems, our recent litigation
Read MorePulse | Watershed directive: Mandatory mediation for Gauteng civil cases proposed
In response to unmanageable caseloads, the Gauteng Division of the High Court of South Africa (‘the Gauteng Division’) recently published a draft directive introducing mandatory mediation as a requirement for setting down civil matters for trial. At its core, the
Read MorePulse | Missing in action: How do I sue someone whose whereabouts are unknown?
At STBB, our litigation and dispute resolution specialists have the skill and expertise to pursue complex and extensive claims. Indeed, our litigators often handle matters where a client intends to institute legal proceedings against an individual who has failed to
Read MoreNewsflash | STBB secures High Court victory for property developer in zoning dispute
In a judgment that will no doubt be welcomed by Cape Town’s property developers and land surveyors, the Western Cape High Court last week ruled in favour of a valued client concerning a key Single Residential 1 (‘SR1’) zoning dispute.
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