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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 | Celebrating the success of uPhawu: Every child’s story matters
Reflecting on the historical significance of Youth Day and the critical importance of community service, we are pleased to report on the continued positive impact of uPhawu Community Development – a proud STBB-sponsored corporate social responsibility initiative benefiting children in
Read MoreBlog | The 2026 tax filing season: Key deadlines, auto-assessments, and filing requirements for taxpayers
Following its recent gazetting of an important notice setting out the filing deadlines and categories of taxpayers required to submit income tax returns for the 2026 year of assessment, the South African Revenue Service (‘SARS’) has also confirmed the auto-assessment
Read MorePulse | Trustee duties in South Africa: Legal responsibilities every trustee must understand
In South Africa, trusts are essential wealth planning tools and trustees play a central role in the administration and protection of trusts. As such, the law imposes strict fiduciary and administrative obligations on trustees – with a failure to comply
Read MorePulse | Major Companies Act amendments are now in force: How should affected companies proceed?
On 22nd May 2026, significant amendments to the Companies Act quietly came into effect – introducing new disclosure and corporate governance requirements for many South African companies. The latest amendments form part of the Companies Amendment Act and follow a
Read MorePulse | May 2026
Major Companies Act amendments take effect: How should affected companies proceed? With significant amendments to the Companies Act now in force, Adam Ismail and Claudia Gees explore what these new disclosure and corporate governance requirements mean for South African companies.
Read MoreNewsflash | SARB hikes the repo rate: Why now is the time for smarter property planning
This afternoon, the Monetary Policy Committee of the South African Reserve Bank (‘SARB’) concluded its third meeting of 2026. As widely predicted by most economists and various financial institutions, SARB has elected to hike the repo rate to 7%, effective
Read MoreAll About Property | The City of Cape Town tariff case: What the High Court’s ruling means for property owners
Late last month, the Western Cape High Court decisively struck down the imposition of three fixed municipal charges linked to property value bands – much to the delight of many residential and commercial property owners across the City of Cape
Read MoreAll About Property | FAQs | Direct marketing and the revised CPA Regulations: What should estate agents know?
For many professionals, including real estate agents, direct marketing is an everyday tool to secure new business leads. However, recent updates to the Regulations under the Consumer Protection Act (‘the CPA’), which came into effect in mid-April, have tightened compliance
Read MoreAll About Property | May 2026
Direct marketing and the CPA: What should estate agents know? Building on our recent direct marketing-focused webinar, we’ve answered real estate professionals’ key questions on the practical effect of updates to the Regulations under the Consumer Protection Act. Read more
Read MoreAll About Property | April 2026
The one question that can derail a property transaction: When is a seller legally obligated to provide approved building plans? For STBB Director and experienced real estate lawyer, James Phillipson, understanding when and why approved building plans are required is
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