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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 | Explainer: A seller’s guide to bond cancellation
Are you in the process of cancelling the bond over your property? Whether you’re intending to sell or are finalising the details of your sale agreement, there are various legal requirements and costs associated with formalising bond cancellation. At STBB,
Read MoreAll About Property | Split zoning and clerical errors: A summary of Cape Estate Properties (Pty) Ltd v George Local Municipality
In May 2023, a full bench of the Western Cape High Court found in favour of a developer, Cape Estate Properties (‘the Appellant’), in its appeal against a decision of the George Local Municipality concerning the determination of the zoning
Read MoreNewsflash | Banks’ lending practices under the spotlight: Government announces plans to amend the Home Loan and Mortgage Disclosure Act
Last week, newly-appointed Minster of Human Settlements, Mmamoloko Kubayi, revealed government’s plans to amend the Home Loan and Mortgage Disclosure Act (‘the Act’) to require banks to disclose additional information regarding their lending criteria, practices, and activities. Promulgated to encourage
Read MorePulse | The Constitutional Court clarifies FBE exemptions as SARS loses out on R800 million tax bill
Recently, the Constitutional Court delivered a landmark ruling in Coronation Investment Management SA (Pty) Limited v Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service, bringing an end to a protracted legal battle between SARS and a holding company having its tax
Read MorePulse | 12 years of acrimony: A cautionary tale for couples in the process of divorcing
Earlier this month, the Johannesburg High Court ruled on an opposed Rule 43(6) application brought by the applicant to reduce his maintenance obligations in an ongoing divorce matter. The respondent counter-claimed, seeking an increase in maintenance and the payment of
Read MorePulse | Safeguard your legacy: Seven reasons you need a will
A key instrument in the management of your affairs post-death, a carefully drafted will provides direction and clarity to your loved ones and gives you peace of mind that your instructions and wishes will be implemented. Accordingly, it is essential
Read MorePulse | July 2024
DEADLINE LOOMS FOR COMMERCIAL BUILDING OWNERS TO DECLARE ENERGY USAGE After an initial postponement, the deadline for owners of private buildings (and accounting officers of public buildings) used for commercial purposes to comply with energy performance certification, is fast approaching.
Read MorePulse | ‘Til divorce do us part: The Constitutional Court’s ruling on the enforceability of prenuptial agreements
Signifying the evolving complexities of family law, a contractual dispute connected to a divorce matter was recently ventilated before our Constitutional Court. In D H B v C S B, the Court was tasked with assessing the enforceability of a
Read MorePulse | Deadline looms for commercial building owners to declare energy usage
After an initial postponement, the deadline for owners of private buildings (and accounting officers of public buildings) used for commercial purposes to comply with energy performance certification, is fast approaching. In 2020, government promulgated the Regulations for the Mandatory Display
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