Load-shedding continues to be a persistent challenge in South Africa, causing disruptions to businesses and millions of citizens' daily lives. As the country enters the winter season, the likelihood of even higher stages of power cuts increases.
If you're looking for some comfort and warmth this winter, you might want to try some of these amazing soup recipes from our Solutions Consultant Team. Our team members are not only experts in providing quality solutions for sectional title schemes in South Africa, but also talented cooks who love to share their favourite dishes with us.
Care for Wild (CFW), the world's largest specialised orphaned rhino conservation facility, faced many challenges due to costly generators and an inefficient solar and battery system. However, in 2021, Sectional Title Solutions (STS), BC Funding Solutions (BCFS), and Bright Light (BLS), donated a complete solar system worth R2 million to the sanctuary.
In July 2022, the High Court of Pretoria in the case of PJJ Van Vuuren Beleggings (Pty) Ltd v The Wilds Homeowners Association (“The Wilds case”) handed down this judgment in determining when roads within a secure residential estate could in fact be for public use and benefit.
As of 1 April 2023, cash-strapped consumers in South Africa have been dealt another blow as Eskom’s 18.65% price hike came into effect. This came on the back of repeated interest rate hikes and the rising cost of living, all contributing to homeowners’ financial stress.
South Africa’s Chief Justice Raymond Zondo released the Annual Judicial Report 2022/23 on Friday, 24 February 2023. The report is not yet available on the Judiciary's website. This report highlighted the performance of South Africa's “superior courts” during the last financial year. Superior courts are courts like the High Court.
May marks National Energy Month, which is aimed at promoting energy conservation. However, South Africans have little choice but to use electricity sparingly due to the ongoing electricity crisis in the country.
Are arrear levies threatening your community scheme’s financial stability?
The non-payment of levies potentially has severe consequences for community schemes. Body corporates are unable to fund the day-to-day expenses and necessary maintenance and repair projects.
Can you believe that the Training Academy for Community Schemes (TRACS) was officially launched just a little over a year ago? Since then, hundreds of property owners, residents, buyers, and managers in South Africa have completed the Introductory Guide for Sectional Title Owners - for FREE!
With the next holiday period about to kick off, we know that many families will spend their holidays away on vacation. We always advise our communities to be extra vigilant during the holidays and ensure their community schemes' safety and security.
In this blog, we continue our series on tips for bodies corporate to navigate a financial crisis. (See part I and part II). As body corporate members, unit owners are legally bound to pay their monthly levies. However, tough economic times can result in homeowners falling into arrears.
South Africa celebrated National Water Week from 20 to 26 March. This event aims to raise awareness about water conservation by discouraging irresponsible water use.
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