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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.
Pulse | Regulating the inevitable: Arbitration body issues guidelines on AI use
In the absence of a legal framework governing the use of artificial intelligence (‘AI’) in alternative dispute resolution (‘ADR’), the Association of Arbitrators (Southern Africa) (‘AASA’) recently introduced AI Guidelines (‘the Guidelines’) in a bid to support the responsible integration
Read MorePulse | Landmark SCA decision denies general damages claim for ‘unconscious’ child
In a landmark ruling in MEC for Health v AAS obo CMMS, the Supreme Court of Appeal (‘the SCA’) recently upheld an appeal by the Gauteng MEC for Health against a High Court decision awarding general damages to a child
Read MoreBlog | It’s official: The 2025/26 tax season kicks off today
With the automatic assessment of a large contingent of taxpayers commencing today, the 2025/26 tax season is officially underway. It is imperative that individual taxpayers, employers, and tax service providers remain aware of the deadlines for the filing of income
Read MoreBlog | Make your dream home a reality: Five tips to secure bond approval
For many prospective purchasers, applying for a home loan is essential to securing the purchase of their dream home. Sadly, the possibility of rejection, which is usually attributed to poor credit history, residence instability, cash flow problems, or frequent job-changing,
Read MoreGauteng Newsflash | Urgent notice: The City of Johannesburg is currently offline
As part of a plan to address several key processes, the City of Johannesburg’s system (‘the COJ’) is currently offline. While we cannot be certain, we expect the shutdown to continue for approximately three weeks as the COJ finalises the
Read MoreNewsflash | New Cape Town laws incentivise micro-development
Last week, the City of Cape Town approved various additions and key amendments to its Municipal Planning By-law (‘the MPBL’) in a bid to stimulate micro-development, encourage a shift from informal shelter to affordable rental units, and crack down on
Read MoreBlog | Corporate insights: Recapping the Companies Act amendments
At STBB, our corporate governance specialists have extensive experience interpreting and applying the provisions of the Companies Act and accompanying regulatory instruments. As reported in January, various amendments to the Companies Act took effect late last year. Six months after
Read MorePulse | 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
Read MorePulse | 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
Read MorePulse | 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
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