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Left unchecked, arrear levies can spiral into financial instability, deteriorating facilities, overdue municipal accounts, and even service disconnections. However, with a clear, structured strategy and the right financial tools, your scheme can address arrears effectively and lawfully.
READ MORETrustees play a pivotal role in the government, administration, and financial management of complexes, flats and estates around South Africa. Sometimes these individuals resign or retire, which is why a proper handover is indispensable
READ MOREAt STS, we are proud to work alongside and uplift women in community schemes across the country — not only during August, but every day of the year.
READ MOREFor trustees and managing agents, staying POPIA compliant is no longer just about best practice. It’s a legal obligation, and with the new regulations, fines, stricter procedures, and expanded rights for data subjects are now firmly on the table.
READ MORESouth Africa is running dry, quite literally. From Johannesburg’s strained infrastructure to Cape Town’s brush with Day Zero in 2018, the signs are clear: water insecurity is no longer a distant threat, but a daily reality for millions of South Africans. For those living in sectional title schemes and other community living environments, the stakes are even higher.
READ MOREIf you live in a complex, estate, block of flats, or any other kind of community scheme in South Africa, you’ve probably heard of CSOS (the Community Schemes Ombud Service). But what exactly is it, and why are you paying them a levy?
READ MOREAfter enduring 270 days of load shedding in 2024, the trustees of 304 Main knew they needed a reliable, long-term solution. And they weren’t looking for just any fix, they were looking for resilience, sustainability, and cost efficiency. That’s where Bright Light and STS stepped in.
READ MOREIn sectional title schemes, the issue of unpaid levies quickly becomes a point of friction. But one question that often arises from owners, especially those on the receiving end, is this: “Can the trustees send final demand letters without the owners’ approval?”
READ MOREAs we celebrate Youth Month in South Africa, it’s more important than ever to shine a spotlight on the digital safety of our youth. In a world where young people are growing up online (learning, socialising, gaming, and even building their future careers in digital spaces), cybersecurity is no longer optional. It’s essential.
READ MOREWhat happens when a lush exclusive use garden - neatly landscaped and lovingly maintained - sits directly above someone else’s exclusive use garage… and water starts seeping through? That is the problem facing a group of trustees who recently contacted us for help. In their scheme, Exclusive Use Area (EUA) gardens have begun leaking into EUA garages below. The repairs including removal of the gardens, re-waterproofing, and reinstatement are estimated to be close to R1m.
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