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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

Conveyancing Correspondent | Unpacking the EDRRS Amendment Bill: What the latest electronic deeds amendments mean for conveyancing practice

Recently, the Electronic Deeds Registration and Recordal Systems Amendment Bill (‘the Bill’) was tabled in Parliament. Introducing important changes to the existing legal framework governing South Africa’s deeds registration system, the Bill proposes to address the validity of electronic deeds,

Pulse | Period poverty, policy, and the law: Why access to menstrual products is a human rights issue

For girls and women who lack access to menstrual products and adequate sanitation, menstruation is a monthly reminder that a normal biological process can become a barrier to education, human dignity, and the pursuit of future opportunities. For Founder and

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 | Purchasing property in South Africa: The latest legal rules and requirements every foreign and non-resident buyer should know

South Africa continues to attract international property investors seeking lifestyle, residential, and commercial opportunities in one of Africa’s most established real estate markets. While foreign nationals and non-residents may generally acquire property in South Africa, understanding the legal and regulatory

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

Newsflash | Unpacking the City of Cape Town’s proposed Short-Term Letting By-law: Critical implications for property owners and operators

Released for public comment last week, the City of Cape Town’s draft Short-Term Letting By-law, 2026 (‘the draft By-law’) introduces a regulatory framework for the registration, monitoring, and enforcement of short-term letting within the City’s jurisdiction. Proposed against the backdrop

Blog | Restoring dignity: Supporting girls in need this Women’s Month

In recognition of Women’s Month, STBB is proud to launch a nationwide sanitary pad collection drive as part of our ongoing commitment to our community service initiatives. Under the banner of STBB4Good, the campaign aims to support and empower girls

Important notice: STBB Hermanus is relocating!

STBB wishes to inform our valued clients that STBB Hermanus will be relocating to new premises. We look forward to welcoming our clients to our new location at Unit 3–4, 7 Village Lane, Hemel and Aarde Village, Hermanus. All other

Newsflash | Navigating risk: SARB keeps the repo rate unchanged at 7%

This afternoon, the Monetary Policy Committee of the South African Reserve Bank (‘SARB’) convened its fourth meeting of 2026. In accordance with some economists’ predictions, and despite muted expectations of an increase, SARB declined to adjust the repo rate, which