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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 | Taking legal action: How to apply for a protection order in South Africa
Towards the end of last month, the South African government formally recognised the scourge of gender-based violence and femicide as a ‘national disaster’ pursuant to section 23 of the National Disaster Act. For many survivors of gender-based violence and individuals
Read MoreThe KwaZulu-Natal Deeds Registry: Pietermaritzburg confirms year-end schedule
In a brief notice issued by the Acting Registrar of Deeds yesterday, the KwaZulu-Natal Deeds Registry: Pietermaritzburg has provided an update on its December 2025 working schedule in anticipation of the festive season. Accordingly, please note the following information regarding
Read MoreThe North Gauteng Deeds Registry: Pretoria confirms December 2025 working arrangements
In a succinct notice issued by the Acting Registrar of Deeds, the North Gauteng Deeds Registry: Pretoria has confirmed its December 2025 working arrangements in anticipation of the festive season. Accordingly, please note the following information and dates for matters
Read MoreNewsflash | Another win for property: SARB lowers the repo rate to 6.75%
This afternoon, the Monetary Policy Committee of the South African Reserve Bank (‘SARB’) convened its sixth and final meeting of 2025. In another win for the property industry, and as widely anticipated by key economists and various financial institutions, SARB
Read MoreThe South Gauteng Deeds Registry: Johannesburg confirms December 2025 working arrangements
In a concise notice issued by the Registrar of Deeds yesterday afternoon, the South Gauteng Deeds Registry: Johannesburg has confirmed its December 2025 working arrangements in anticipation of the festive season. With the core aim of ensuring our clients are
Read MoreAll About Property | Community scheme disputes: The SCA confirms litigants may skip CSOS and approach the High Court directly
In a seminal ruling, the Supreme Court of Appeal (‘the SCA’) recently settled ongoing uncertainty surrounding the forum in which community scheme disputes should be heard. Providing much-needed clarity, the SCA unanimously confirmed that the Community Schemes Ombud Service Act
Read MoreAll About Property | Spurring investor confidence: Why South Africa’s credit rating upgrade is a win for property investment
In a highly significant move, S&P Global Ratings has elected to upgrade South Africa’s foreign currency sovereign credit rating from BB- to BB, with the local currency rating raised to BB+. Signalling renewed confidence in the country’s fiscal stability, economic
Read MoreAll About Property | November 2025
Spurring investor confidence: Why South Africa’s credit rating upgrade is a win for property investment Last Friday, S&P Global Ratings upgraded South Africa’s foreign currency sovereign credit rating from BB- to BB. Signalling renewed confidence in the country’s fiscal stability
Read MoreNewsflash | The Eastern Cape Deeds Registry: Qonce confirms festive working arrangements
In a notice received on Friday afternoon, the Eastern Cape Deeds Registry: Qonce has confirmed its special working arrangements in anticipation of the festive season. With the aim of keeping our valued clients informed and ensuring that all transactions are
Read MoreInsights | STBB celebrates top attorneys’ recognition in 2026 edition of Best Lawyers
At STBB, we recognise and celebrate excellence. Accordingly, we are pleased to announce that some of our exemplary attorneys have been recognised in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in South Africa. To that end, we extend our warmest
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