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Pulse | Insolvency update: Are a surviving spouse’s life insurance benefits protected from creditors?

Recently, the Supreme Court of Appeal (‘the SCA’) was tasked with evaluating whether the benefits of a long-term life insurance policy are shielded from creditors following the sequestration of a joint estate. The dispute in Prinsloo v Majiedt centred around

All About Property | Neighbours and the duty of lateral support: Revisiting an STBB success story

Imagine this: Your neighbour begins construction with approved plans, and structural problems quickly emerge on your property. Your walls collapse, your garden subsides, and your land experiences significant downward sloping. Years ago, this horror scenario played out for an STBB

Pulse | Zero tolerance: High Court sentences father to weekend imprisonment for defaulting on maintenance

In a decision that highlights the seriousness of defaulting on maintenance payments, the Western Cape High Court recently granted urgent relief to a wife (‘the applicant’) by finding her husband (‘the respondent’) in contempt of a prior maintenance order issued

Pulse | Child relocation disputes: New High Court ruling affirms the best interests of children

For STBB’s family law professionals, securing the best interests of our clients’ children lies at the heart of child-focused matters, including maintenance claims, relocations, and contact disputes. In a recent judgment, the South Gauteng High Court emphasised the critical importance

Blog | Eviction and South African law: What landlords should know about the PIE Act

At STBB, our expert litigators have extensive experience handling eviction and other property-related disputes. At the outset, however, many of our clients are unaware that the residential eviction process is complicated by the Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful

Blog | The absconded debtor: Let us help you navigate debt collection

STBB’s litigation specialists are often faced with a crucial question from clients: How does one proceed when owed money by a debtor who has subsequently disappeared? If the debtor has specified a physical address where they’ll accept service of legal

Blog | Rule 41A and divorce: Is mediation the answer?

At STBB, our experienced team of family law experts aim to help you resolve your divorce as quickly and seamlessly as possible. Introduced in 2020, Rule 41A of the Uniform Rules of Court signifies an important shift in how civil

Pulse | Expand your knowledge with STBB’s litigation and dispute resolution-focused webinars

STBB’s Legally Speaking YouTube channel is your go-to platform for expert-led discussions and practical guidance on topical issues across a range of legal disciplines, including litigation and dispute resolution. Initiated to offer clarity on complex legal problems, our recent litigation

Pulse | Watershed directive: Mandatory mediation for Gauteng civil cases proposed

In response to unmanageable caseloads, the Gauteng Division of the High Court of South Africa (‘the Gauteng Division’) recently published a draft directive introducing mandatory mediation as a requirement for setting down civil matters for trial. At its core, the

Pulse | Missing in action: How do I sue someone whose whereabouts are unknown?

At STBB, our litigation and dispute resolution specialists have the skill and expertise to pursue complex and extensive claims. Indeed, our litigators often handle matters where a client intends to institute legal proceedings against an individual who has failed to