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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 | Thinking about divorce? Key considerations before you decide
For many, the start of a new year can trigger difficult questions about the future of a marriage. If you are contemplating divorce in 2026, it is critical to understand that the decisions made at this stage carry significant legal
Read MorePulse | Holiday contact disputes: What separated parents should know
After the summer or mid-year school holidays, many separated or divorced parents find themselves dealing with more than just back-to-school routines. For some, the break has highlighted – or worsened – ongoing holiday contact disputes and related co-parenting concerns. If
Read MoreNewsflash | Favouring stability: Why SARB’s repo rate hold bodes well for property
This afternoon, the Monetary Policy Committee of the South African Reserve Bank (‘SARB’) convened its first sitting of 2026. Against the backdrop of discussions around the removal of the prime lending rate, SARB has cautiously opted to keep the repo
Read MoreWestern Cape Newsflash | Update: Delays at Cape Town Deeds Office
In a continued bid to keep our valued clients informed, kindly be advised that the Western Cape Deeds Registry: Cape Town is currently experiencing unforeseen delays due to higher-than-normal December 2025 lodgement volumes. In an informative notice issued last Friday,
Read MoreAll About Property | December 2025
Reflecting on a successful 2025: A message from STBB’s Managing Director, Darren Brander This year, STBB celebrated a remarkable milestone: 125 years of legal service. Ultimately, this achievement represents much more than a number. Over the years, we’ve not only
Read MoreAll About Property | Servitudes and parking disputes: Can your neighbour obstruct garage access?
In a case concerning a parking dispute, a recent ruling from the Western Cape High Court offers important clarity on the contours of how neighbours should exercise their rights in relation to a servitude of right of way – and
Read MoreAll About Property | Exchange control update: What non-residents should know about the new income transfer rules
The South African Reserve Bank’s Financial Surveillance department recently issued Exchange Control Circular No. 15/2025 (‘the Circular’), which introduces important changes that directly impact how non-residents and individuals who have ceased tax residency may transfer income abroad. On evaluation, these
Read MorePulse | Muslim marriages: Does issuing a talaq after divorce proceedings have been instituted prevent a spouse from claiming maintenance?
Recently, the Western Cape High Court was tasked with considering the legal effect of issuing a talaq – after formal proceedings to end the marriage have been instituted under the Divorce Act – on the application for interim relief pending
Read MorePulse | Assessing ‘cogent reasons’: When can litigants bypass mandatory mediation in Gauteng’s High Courts?
Following the introduction of mandatory mediation in the Gauteng Division of the High Court, a recent judgment in Brondani v Brondani provides important guidance on the application of the Directive introducing Mandatory Mediation in the Gauteng Division and Protocol. While
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