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To Airbnb or not to Airbnb?

In January 2021, the High Court of South Africa delivered a landmark decision in what has become known as The Paddocks case. The judgment confirmed that a body corporate can prevent owners from using their units for short-term Airbnb rentals if such use is prohibited under validly adopted Conduct Rules.

21 September 2025 Community

Stepping out for rhinos - Our ongoing commitment to conservation

Spring is in the air, the sun is shining brighter, and for us at Sectional Title Solutions, Bright Light and the wider STS Group, this season is about more than blossoms and warmer days, it’s about honouring our ongoing commitment to protecting one of South Africa’s most iconic species: the rhino.

15 September 2025 Community

The 2025 Thomson Smillie Cycle Race - Riding for the future

There are journeys that go beyond the kilometres covered, journeys that light the way for future generations. The Thomson Smillie Foundation’s 2025 Cycle Race, taking riders from Pontdrift Border Gate on 1 September all the way to Fish Hoek, Cape Town on 12 September, is one such journey. More than a test of endurance, it is a ride filled with purpose: raising awareness and support for education, while carrying the powerful message that “We are the Flame.”

15 September 2025 Legal and Advisory

The 2025 CSOS Directive - A new era of fairness and accountability in community schemes?

The implementation of the 2025 CSOS Consolidated Practice Directive is certainly a step forward, in harmonising the growing need for community living, and ensuring that vital principles of legality and fairness are being upheld.

11 September 2025 Legal and Advisory

Struggling to pay your levies? Here’s what you can do

Financial hardship can happen to anyone. A sudden job loss, unexpected medical expenses, or broader economic pressures can leave sectional title owners struggling to keep up with levy payments. It’s a situation more common than many realise, and it can have serious consequences not only for the individual owner, but for the body corporate and the entire scheme.

26 August 2025 Funding and Treasury, Legal and Advisory

Practical steps for collecting arrear levies in community schemes

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.

26 August 2025 Solar and Efficient

Why adding batteries to your existing solar system makes more financial sense than ever

25 August 2025 Legal and Advisory

Can an owner or tenant run a business from their section in a sectional title scheme?

The shift toward remote and hybrid working models, originally accelerated by the Covid-19 pandemic, has since become a long-term structural change in the workplace. Many companies have recognised the benefits of flexible work arrangements, including reduced overhead costs, improved employee satisfaction, and access to a broader talent pool unconstrained by geography.

24 August 2025 Legal and Advisory

Ensuring a smooth trustee handover in sectional title schemes

Trustees 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

30 July 2025 Community

We are all about celebrating the women who power our communities

At 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.

28 July 2025 Legal and Advisory

Is your community scheme POPIA compliant?

For 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.

28 July 2025 Water Management

From water crisis to water smart: how STS is helping community schemes take control

South 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.