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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 | May 2026
Major Companies Act amendments take effect: How should affected companies proceed? With significant amendments to the Companies Act now in force, Adam Ismail and Claudia Gees explore what these new disclosure and corporate governance requirements mean for South African companies.
Read MoreNewsflash | SARB hikes the repo rate: Why now is the time for smarter property planning
This afternoon, the Monetary Policy Committee of the South African Reserve Bank (‘SARB’) concluded its third meeting of 2026. As widely predicted by most economists and various financial institutions, SARB has elected to hike the repo rate to 7%, effective
Read MoreAll About Property | The City of Cape Town tariff case: What the High Court’s ruling means for property owners
Late last month, the Western Cape High Court decisively struck down the imposition of three fixed municipal charges linked to property value bands – much to the delight of many residential and commercial property owners across the City of Cape
Read MoreAll About Property | FAQs | Direct marketing and the revised CPA Regulations: What should estate agents know?
For many professionals, including real estate agents, direct marketing is an everyday tool to secure new business leads. However, recent updates to the Regulations under the Consumer Protection Act (‘the CPA’), which came into effect in mid-April, have tightened compliance
Read MoreAll About Property | May 2026
Direct marketing and the CPA: What should estate agents know? Building on our recent direct marketing-focused webinar, we’ve answered real estate professionals’ key questions on the practical effect of updates to the Regulations under the Consumer Protection Act. Read more
Read MoreAll About Property | April 2026
The one question that can derail a property transaction: When is a seller legally obligated to provide approved building plans? For STBB Director and experienced real estate lawyer, James Phillipson, understanding when and why approved building plans are required is
Read MoreAll About Property | Co-owning property in South Africa: The benefits, risks, and pitfalls
For many South Africans, co-owning property is often seen as a practical way to enter the property market, reduce financial pressure, or build wealth collaboratively. Whether between spouses, business partners, or family members, shared ownership can be effective. However, it
Read MoreAll About Property | Property sales and building plans: When is a seller legally obligated to provide approved plans?
At STBB, our experienced team of property law attorneys are often tasked with determining whether a seller is legally obliged to provide a purchaser with approved building plans in resale property transactions. For Director and experienced real estate lawyer, James
Read MoreClosing the loopholes: Why proposed PIE Act amendments strengthen property rights in South Africa
Earlier this month, government gazetted the much-anticipated Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land Amendment Bill (‘the Bill’) for public comment. The Bill proposes various amendments to the PIE Act, which prohibits unlawful evictions from residential property.
Read MoreImportant notice: STBB KZN is relocating!
STBB wishes to inform our valued clients that STBB KZN will be relocating to new premises in Umhlanga Ridge, Durban. Our new address will be effective from Friday, 1st May 2026. All other contact details remain unchanged unless otherwise communicated.
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