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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.
Blog | Reminder: Deadline for Ekurhuleni property owners to object to the GVR is fast approaching
Following the publication of the Fifth General Valuation Roll (‘the GVR’) earlier this year, all property owners whose properties fall within the boundaries of the City of Ekurhuleni are reminded to timeously lodge their objections by Wednesday, 25th June 2025.
Read MoreAll About Property | Withholding tax for non-resident sellers: What you should know
Under South African law, non-resident sellers may face an unexpected withholding tax liability of up to 15% of the purchase price. However, with the right legal guidance, sellers can avoid unwanted complications. The legal basis for withholding tax Section 35A
Read MoreAll About Property | June 2025
Withholding tax for non-resident sellers: What you should know Under South African law, non-resident sellers may face an unexpected withholding tax liability of up to 15% of the purchase price. However, with the right legal guidance, sellers can avoid unwanted
Read MoreAll About Property | The City of Cape Town tables revised budget following backlash from property owners
Following widespread backlash over tariff adjustments in March’s budget, the City of Cape Town recently tabled an amended municipal budget with additional relief measures for property owners. As we reported, the City’s hotly contested water and sanitation tariff changes and
Read MoreAll About Property | Neighbours and the duty of lateral support: Revisiting an STBB success story
Imagine this: Your neighbour begins construction with approved plans, and structural problems quickly emerge on your property. Your walls collapse, your garden subsides, and your land experiences significant downward sloping. Years ago, this horror scenario played out for an STBB
Read MoreBlog | Distinguishing director removals from resignations: What every business should know
Our corporate law specialists note a recurring query from many clients: What is the legal distinction between a director’s resignation and their removal under the Companies Act? While both actions result in a director vacating office, understanding the distinctions and
Read MoreNewsflash | SA on the brink of grey list exit
In a positive development for economic growth and investment, National Treasury announced on Friday that South Africa has taken a major step towards being removed from the Financial Action Task Force (‘the FATF’) grey list after completing all 22 action
Read MoreBlog | Simplifying contractual clauses: What is a restraint of trade?
In a competitive market, protecting confidential business information and valuable client relationships is essential to long-term success. Accordingly, employers and businesses often incorporate restraint of trade clauses in their agreements. This article explores how these clauses operate under South African
Read MorePulse | 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
Read MorePulse | 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
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