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Pulse | January 2026

In this year’s first edition of Pulse, we provide important insights on divorce, co-parenting strategies, and estate planning to keep you informed and prepared for 2026. Thinking about divorce? Key considerations before you decide If divorce has recently crossed your

Pulse | Planning for the future: Is your estate plan fit for 2026?

Estate planning is not a once-off exercise. As personal circumstances, legislation, and financial structures evolve, so should your estate plan. With 2026 in full swing, now is an appropriate time to assess whether your will and broader estate planning arrangements

Pulse | Thinking about divorce? Key considerations before you decide

For many, the start of a new year can trigger difficult questions about the future of a marriage. If you are contemplating divorce in 2026, it is critical to understand that the decisions made at this stage carry significant legal

Pulse | Holiday contact disputes: What separated parents should know

With the new school year in full swing, many separated or divorced parents find themselves dealing with more than just back-to-school routines. For some, the summer break has highlighted – or worsened – ongoing holiday contact disputes and related co-parenting

Newsflash | Favouring stability: Why SARB’s repo rate hold bodes well for property

This afternoon, the Monetary Policy Committee of the South African Reserve Bank (‘SARB’) convened its first sitting of 2026. Against the backdrop of discussions around the removal of the prime lending rate, SARB has cautiously opted to keep the repo

Western Cape Newsflash | Update: Delays at Cape Town Deeds Office

In a continued bid to keep our valued clients informed, kindly be advised that the Western Cape Deeds Registry: Cape Town is currently experiencing unforeseen delays due to higher-than-normal December 2025 lodgement volumes. In an informative notice issued last Friday,

All About Property | December 2025

Reflecting on a successful 2025: A message from STBB’s Managing Director, Darren Brander This year, STBB celebrated a remarkable milestone: 125 years of legal service. Ultimately, this achievement represents much more than a number. Over the years, we’ve not only

All About Property | Servitudes and parking disputes: Can your neighbour obstruct garage access?

In a case concerning a parking dispute, a recent ruling from the Western Cape High Court offers important clarity on the contours of how neighbours should exercise their rights in relation to a servitude of right of way – and

All About Property | Exchange control update: What non-residents should know about the new income transfer rules

The South African Reserve Bank’s Financial Surveillance department recently issued Exchange Control Circular No. 15/2025 (‘the Circular’), which introduces important changes that directly impact how non-residents and individuals who have ceased tax residency may transfer income abroad. On evaluation, these

Pulse | Muslim marriages: Does issuing a talaq after divorce proceedings have been instituted prevent a spouse from claiming maintenance?

Recently, the Western Cape High Court was tasked with considering the legal effect of issuing a talaq – after formal proceedings to end the marriage have been instituted under the Divorce Act – on the application for interim relief pending

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