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Blog | 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,

Blog | Cape Town’s General Valuation Roll: Why property owners should act now

On 20th February 2026, the City of Cape Town released its General Valuation Roll (‘GV2025’) – the official register of municipal property values used to calculate property rates across the metro. Crucially, the new valuations will directly determine what property

Blog | Taking legal action: How to apply for a protection order in South Africa

Towards the end of last month, the South African government formally recognised the scourge of gender-based violence and femicide as a ‘national disaster’ pursuant to section 23 of the National Disaster Act. For many survivors of gender-based violence and individuals

Insights | STBB celebrates top attorneys’ recognition in 2026 edition of Best Lawyers

At STBB, we recognise and celebrate excellence. Accordingly, we are pleased to announce that some of our exemplary attorneys have been recognised in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in South Africa. To that end, we extend our warmest

Blog | Year-end estate planning: Update your will this holiday season

Before you switch on your out-of-office notification and head for a well-deserved break this holiday season, there’s one important task that shouldn’t be left off your travel checklist: Updating your will. While few people may want to think about legal

Blog | Can you amend your antenuptial contract in South Africa?

In South Africa, an antenuptial contract (‘ANC’) is an important legal instrument that regulates how spouses’ assets and liabilities will be managed during the course of their marriage and divided in the event of divorce or either party’s death. When

Blog | What to do if your antenuptial contract was never registered

In some property transfers, STBB’s conveyancing attorneys discover that antenuptial contracts prepared by other firms were never registered timeously – or at all. Unfortunately, this means that the transacting couple is married in community of property under South African law.

Blog | Deal-making success: STBB’s commercial lawyers advise on key merger

Recently, Adam Ismail, Head of STBB’s Corporate and Commercial Law department, and Senior Associate, Claudia Gees, successfully advised Vunani Fund Managers and Vunani Capital on a strategic merger in the financial services industry. The transaction, which was implemented earlier this

Insights | Observing World Mental Health Day: How wellness initiatives support STBB’s workforce

In the high-pressure world of legal practice, demanding matters and deadlines can take their toll on our dedicated workforce. Recognising this, STBB actively organises various wellness initiatives for attorneys and non-attorneys alike. This month, we sit down with Director and

Blog | Why every property owner in South Africa needs a will

In South Africa, owning immovable property is a significant financial milestone. Given the economic and social value of property and the complex legal processes required to transfer ownership, the importance of a will for property owners cannot be overstated: Without

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