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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 | The case of the intrusive security cameras: When crime concerns and privacy rights collide
In a recent judgment involving the contested positioning of home security cameras in a wealthy Cape Town suburb, a full bench of the Western Cape High Court reaffirmed that the constitutional right to privacy includes one’s outdoor living spaces –
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Was your antenuptial contract never registered? How STBB can help In some property transfers, STBB’s conveyancers discover that antenuptial contracts prepared by other firms were never registered — meaning the couple is legally married in community of property. When this
Read MoreBlog | 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.
Read MoreConveyancing Correspondent | Modernising conveyancing: Final Deeds Registries amendments take effect
In a clear bid to hasten the modernisation of conveyancing practice in South Africa, the remaining provisions of the Deeds Registries Amendment Act (‘the Amendment Act’) recently took effect. The commencement of the provisions, which impact components of the Electronic
Read MoreBlog | 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
Read MorePulse | Have your say: Information Regulator seeks input on draft POPIA Regulations
Following our 2024 report, the Information Regulator has invited public input on the draft Regulations on Processing Health and Sex Life Data published under the Protection of Personal Information Act (‘POPIA’). Although section 26(1) of POPIA imposes a general prohibition
Read MorePulse | Class action lawsuits: Key updates to the Uniform Rules of Court
In a significant and welcome legal development, amendments to the Uniform Rules of Court (‘the Uniform Rules’) now formally regulate class action litigation in South Africa, effective 19th September 2025. To facilitate the formalisation of class action lawsuits, various updates
Read MorePulse | Assessing section 64 liability: The SCA dismisses prescription defence in trust fraud dispute
Late last month, the Supreme Court of Appeal (‘the SCA’) delivered a decisive ruling in Nicholls v Gaybba – a dramatic case centring on personal liability and the prescription of fraud-related claims under section 64 of the Close Corporations Act.
Read MoreInsights | 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
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