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Pulse | When commercial law and property collide: Is transfer duty payable on the acquisition of shares in a residential property company?

In commercial transactions involving the acquisition of shares in a property-owning company, the tax consequences are not always immediately apparent. Although the underlying immovable property remains registered in the company’s name, the Transfer Duty Act (‘the Act’) treats certain shares

Pulse | August 2026

In this edition of Pulse, we look inside the Regulation of Trusts Bill, explore why menstrual dignity is a human rights issue, examine the impact of the ‘husband’s domicile’ rule, and explain when transfer duty is payable on the acquisition

Pulse | 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

Pulse | SMEs and VAT deregistration: Navigating the new R2.3 million threshold

Expectedly, the increase in South Africa’s compulsory VAT registration threshold from R1 million to R2.3 million – effective 1st April 2026 – has been well received, particularly by small and medium enterprises (‘SMEs’). While the adjustment reduces the number of

Newsflash | The National Budget 2026/27: Key implications for property and business

Yesterday afternoon, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivered the 2026/27 National Budget Speech with a firm emphasis on South Africa’s fiscal progress. Highlighting the country’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force grey list and its first credit rating upgrade in

Pulse | Advancing corporate governance: King V Code released by IoDSA

Following our detailed March report, the progressive King V Code – the fifth iteration of the country’s King Codes of Corporate Governance – was officially released by the Institute of Directors in South Africa (‘IoDSA’) and the King Committee late

Blog | Deal-making success: STBB’s commercial lawyers advise on key merger

Recently, Adam Ismail, Head of STBB’s Corporate and Commercial Law department, and Senior Associate, Claudia Gees, successfully advised Vunani Fund Managers and Vunani Capital on a strategic merger in the financial services industry. The transaction, which was implemented earlier this

Pulse | South Africa remains open for business as M&A opportunities abound

Amid global market uncertainty, high unemployment, and weak GDP growth, observers may be forgiven for thinking deal-making in South Africa is down and out. For STBB’s M&A specialists, however, the country’s strong financial infrastructure, sophisticated deal-making environment, and strategic position

Blog | Corporate insights: Recapping the Companies Act amendments

At STBB, our corporate governance specialists have extensive experience interpreting and applying the provisions of the Companies Act and accompanying regulatory instruments. As reported in January, various amendments to the Companies Act took effect late last year. Six months after

Blog | Distinguishing director removals from resignations: What every business should know

Our corporate law specialists note a recurring query from many clients: What is the legal distinction between a director’s resignation and their removal under the Companies Act? While both actions result in a director vacating office, understanding the distinctions and