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 MoreDEADLINE 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 MoreSignifying 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 MoreAfter 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
Read MoreOn 1st April 2024, the earnings threshold officially increased from R241 110.59 per annum to R254 371.67 per annum pursuant to section 6(3) of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act. The threshold is designed to safeguard vulnerable, lower-earning employees from
Read MoreSECURING LAND TENURE: AN OVERVIEW OF THE KEY PROVISIONS OF THE DEEDS REGISTRIES AMENDMENT BILL The Deeds Registries Amendment Bill (‘the Bill’) is currently awaiting presidential assent. The Bill, which was first tabled before Parliament in late 2022, is expected
Read MoreWE HAVE RELAUNCHED OUR KZN OFFICE! Earlier this month, we celebrated the relaunch of our office in KwaZulu-Natal, which marks a significant milestone in our commitment to expanding our nationwide presence and delivering exceptional and unrivalled client service to the
Read MoreOver the weekend, President Ramaphosa signed the Pension Funds Amendment Bill (‘the Bill’) into law. The Bill, which amends various pieces of pension-related statutes, including the Pension Funds Act, is essential to the reconfiguration of South Africa’s retirement savings system.
Read MoreThis afternoon, the Monetary Policy Committee of the South African Reserve Bank (‘SARB’) convened its fourth meeting of the year. In accordance with economists’ recent predictions, SARB has yet again elected to keep the repurchase rate (‘repo rate’) at 8.25%
Read MoreSTBB is excited to announce the official re-launch of our office in KwaZulu-Natal today, 1st July 2024! In expanding our legal services to the province of KwaZulu-Natal, the re-establishment of our Durban office marks a significant milestone in our commitment
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