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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 | 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
Read MoreBlog | Deal-making dynamics: Mergers versus acquisitions
In the South African corporate sphere, mergers and acquisitions (‘M&As’) are often utilised by companies to expand operations or enhance their market share. While regularly grouped together, M&As are distinct in both structure and legal consequence. Under section 1 of
Read MoreBlog | Attention individual taxpayers: SARS announces dates for 2025 filing season
The 2025 income tax filing season for individuals commences soon. Accordingly, clients who are registered for tax in South Africa should take note of the following key dates: Auto-assessments will be issued from 7th to 20th July 2025 Non-provisional taxpayers
Read MoreBlog | Reminder: Comments on the JSE’s proposed changes to Corporate Action Tables due 9th June 2025
Last month, the JSE published various proposed changes to its Corporate Action Tables, which specify the procedures and deadlines for corporate actions impacting listed securities, for public comment. These suggested amendments are commensurate with the JSE Listings Requirements, which were
Read MoreNewsflash | Just in: SARB announces interest rate cut
Moments ago, the Monetary Policy Committee of the South African Reserve Bank (‘SARB’) concluded its third meeting of 2025. Amid speculation that SARB would cautiously reject an interest rate adjustment, it has instead elected to lower the repo rate to
Read MorePulse | Child relocation disputes: New High Court ruling affirms the best interests of children
For STBB’s family law professionals, securing the best interests of our clients’ children lies at the heart of child-focused matters, including maintenance claims, relocations, and contact disputes. In a recent judgment, the South Gauteng High Court emphasised the critical importance
Read MorePulse | 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
Read MorePulse | 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
Read MoreBlog | Keeping an eye on the future: Top estate planning tips
As the old adage goes, ‘[n]othing is certain but death and taxes.’ With this in mind, estate planning is essential to secure your legacy, minimise estate-related taxes, and protect your loved ones from financial strain. Here are six crucial estate
Read MoreAll About Property | In case you missed it: Transfer duty adjustments spell good news for purchasers and property market
Following widespread media coverage of the now-reversed VAT hike, you may have missed a nugget of hope in Budget 2.0: Transfer duty threshold adjustments are set to provide much-needed relief for purchasers in the low to mid-range property market. After
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