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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.
Newsflash | The National Budget Speech: Crunching the Numbers
Earlier this afternoon, Finance Minister Godongwana tabled the much-anticipated 2025/2026 National Budget Speech (‘the budget’). After an unprecedented postponement triggered by widespread disagreement within the Government of National Unity over a proposed 2% VAT hike, the budget contained the following
Read MoreBlog | Disrupted services: Johannesburg Deeds Office update
Following the closure and ongoing disrupted operation of the South Gauteng Deeds Registry: Johannesburg (‘the Johannesburg Deeds Office’) for alleged non-compliance with occupational health and safety requirements, officials have now approved the relocation of the Johannesburg Deeds Office to a
Read MoreBlog | Key concepts: Understanding guardianship, care, and contact
Under South African law, ‘guardianship’, ‘care’, and ‘contact’ are distinct legal concepts within the domain of child law. Primarily governed by section 18 of the Children’s Act (‘the Act’), these parental rights and responsibilities, which delineate the legal relationship between
Read MoreConveyancing Correspondent | Digitalising deeds registration: Government publishes new EDRS Regulations and amended Deeds Registries Regulations
Pursuant to the partial commencement of the Electronic Deeds Registration Systems Act (‘the EDRS Act’) in December 2024, the Minister of Land Reform and Rural Development published the Regulations to the EDRS Act (‘the EDRS Regulations’) last week. Scheduled to
Read MoreNewsflash | Important notice: The FIC issues request for accountable institutions’ RMCPs
Earlier this week, the Financial Intelligence Centre (‘the FIC’) issued a notice advising accountable institutions of a general request to submit a copy of their current Risk Management and Compliance Programme (‘RMCP’) to it by close of business on Wednesday,
Read MoreCape Town Conveyancing Correspondent | Important note: New Cape Town address for lodging objections to VA adverts
Pursuant to our earlier notification that the Western Cape Deeds Registry: Cape Town had confirmed its relocation to new premises in the Cape Town CBD, please note the following regarding the Notice of Intention to apply for certified copies of
Read MoreBlog | Co-parenting after divorce: Best practices
Undoubtedly, navigating the challenges of co-parenting after a divorce can be stressful and overwhelming. To that end, a successful co-parenting arrangement requires mutual respect, co-operation, clear communication, and a commitment to prioritising your children’s needs and best interests. To minimise
Read MoreConveyancing Correspondent | Deeds Registry fee increases scheduled for 1st April 2025
On Friday, the Minister of Land Reform and Rural Development published the anticipated annual amendment to the Schedule of Fees of Office, as prescribed by the Regulations to the Deeds Registries Act. The amendments, which apply nationally and are scheduled
Read MoreBlog | Fast insights: Can I appoint an overseas guardian to care for my children?
Selecting a suitable guardian to care for your children in the event of your death is an exceptionally critical decision. It is therefore essential that your will not only outlines the distribution of your assets, but also designates a responsible
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