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Pulse | Navigating co-parenting disputes during school holidays

The imminent mid-year school holidays provide a perfect opportunity for families to relax and spend quality time together – and for parents to bond with their minor children. For various reasons, including divorce or separation, parents don’t always occupy the

Pulse | Insolvency update: Are a surviving spouse’s life insurance benefits protected from creditors?

Recently, the Supreme Court of Appeal (‘the SCA’) was tasked with evaluating whether the benefits of a long-term life insurance policy are shielded from creditors following the sequestration of a joint estate. The dispute in Prinsloo v Majiedt centred around

Pulse | June 2025 | Edition II

The Legally Speaking podcast: Understanding contracts: Demystifying boilerplate clauses In this month’s informative and commercially-focused episode, STBB’s chief Content Writer and Legal Editor, Dr Samantha Smith, explains the meaning, purpose, and value of boilerplate clauses. Incorporated in a wide range

Pulse | Zero tolerance: High Court sentences father to weekend imprisonment for defaulting on maintenance

In a decision that highlights the seriousness of defaulting on maintenance payments, the Western Cape High Court recently granted urgent relief to a wife (‘the applicant’) by finding her husband (‘the respondent’) in contempt of a prior maintenance order issued

Pulse | Employment equity update: What designated employers should know

In January, we reported on the operationalisation of the Employment Equity Amendment Act, which introduces sectoral targets for designated employers – businesses with 50 or more employees – and those seeing to conduct business with government. Pursuant to this, the

Pulse | June 2025

Employment equity update: What designated employers should know The much-anticipated Employment Equity Regulations recently came into effect, introducing more rigorous compliance standards for designated employers – with an emphasis on sector-specific numerical targets. Read more Meet Jacques Blignaut: Renowned commercial

Pulse | Child relocation disputes: New High Court ruling affirms the best interests of children

STBB’s family law professionals regularly handle various child-focused matters, including maintenance claims, relocation applications, and contact disputes. Naturally, securing the best interests of our clients’ children lies at the heart of these matters. In a recent judgment, the South Gauteng

Pulse | Safeguard your legacy: Nominate a professional executor to administer your estate

Under South African law, administering an estate is a complex legal process that demands the time, skill, and experience of a professional executor. While it may seem prudent to appoint a spouse, family member, or trusted friend as executor, this

Pulse | May 2025 | Edition II

Safeguarding your legacy: Why you should nominate a professional executor to administer your estate Under South African law, administering an estate is a complex legal process that demands the time, skill, and experience of a professional executor. Here’s why Child

Pulse | May 2025

Understanding curatorship: Is someone you love unable to manage their affairs? Undoubtedly, it can be overwhelming and demoralising when someone you love can no longer manage their financial or proprietary affairs due to age, disability, or illness. A curatorship offers

Pulse | Navigating co-parenting disputes during school holidays

Pulse | Insolvency update: Are a surviving spouse’s life insurance benefits protected from creditors?

Pulse | June 2025 | Edition II

Pulse | Zero tolerance: High Court sentences father to weekend imprisonment for defaulting on maintenance

Pulse | Employment equity update: What designated employers should know

Pulse | June 2025

Pulse | Child relocation disputes: New High Court ruling affirms the best interests of children

Pulse | Safeguard your legacy: Nominate a professional executor to administer your estate

Pulse | May 2025 | Edition II

Pulse | May 2025

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