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All About Property | Construction disputes and prescription: When does a debt arising from a builder’s breach of a warranty to repair major structural defects become due?

In an important ruling in the context of construction disputes, the Supreme Court of Appeal (‘the SCA’) recently considered when a debt arising from a home builder’s breach of the statutory warranty to repair major structural defects becomes ‘due’ for

All About Property | August 2026

In this edition of All About Property, we unpack the City of Cape Town’s proposed Short-Term Letting By-law, explore the latest legal rules and considerations every foreign and non-resident purchaser should know, examine the SCA’s finding regarding the commencement of

Pulse | Construction disputes: Why you need a skilled construction law attorney

In South Africa, construction projects are complex, multi-faceted undertakings involving multiple parties, significant financial commitments, and critical timelines. Accordingly, disputes can arise at any stage. However, understanding the typical forms of disputes that occur – and why professional legal guidance

Blog | Overcoming construction disputes: Arbitration vs adjudication

In South Africa’s construction industry, disputes between contractors, sub-contractors, and employees are commonplace. At STBB, our construction lawyers frequently handle disputes concerning delays, variations, payment disagreements, and defective work. When disputes arise, the parties often need to decide whether to

Blog | Need an expert construction law attorney in Cape Town?

Construction projects are complex and contractual disputes, delays, and payment issues are common in Cape Town’s building industry. Headed by experienced litigator and Director, Stoffel Ackermann, our Cape Town-based team of construction attorneys, including expert attorneys, Martin Bey and Niel

All About Property | Construction law update: Government publishes draft Construction Regulations for public comment

In a move that may be of particular interest to STBB’s construction and property development clients, the Minister of Employment and Labour recently published draft Construction Regulations, which seek to improve occupational health and safety in the construction industry, for

NHBRC Registration: “Not just a nice to have”

Developers and builder are generally aware of there obligation to both register and enrol an intended building project with the National Home Builders Registration Council (“MHBRC”) created in term of the Housing Consumer Protection Measures Act 95 of 1998(“the Act”).