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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 | 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.
Read MorePulse | Beyond the numbers: A closer look at South Africa’s latest divorce statistics
Recently, Statistics SA released its latest and much-anticipated data on marriage and divorce in South Africa. Revealing more than just numbers, the statistics reflect a clear pattern of evolving gender roles, increased financial autonomy for women, and changing attitudes toward
Read MorePulse | SMEs and VAT deregistration: Navigating the new R2.3 million threshold
Expectedly, the increase in South Africa’s compulsory VAT registration threshold from R1 million to R2.3 million – effective 1st April 2026 – has been well received, particularly by small and medium enterprises (‘SMEs’). While the adjustment reduces the number of
Read MoreNewsflash | The FIC issues Directive 11 on 2026 risk and compliance return submissions
Last week, the Financial Intelligence Centre (‘the FIC’) gazetted Directive 11 of 2026 (‘the Directive’) following a public consultation process. The Directive, which incorporates appropriate public feedback, came into effect on 1st April 2026 and governs the submission of the
Read MoreBlog | How do South Africa’s courts determine the care and contact of minor children?
For parents in the process of divorcing or separating, the care and contact of minor children is often contentious. Under South African law, these arrangements are governed by the Children’s Act and determined with reference to a key legal principle,
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