As South Africa celebrates Women’s Month in August, it is a poignant reminder of the critical role women play in shaping our society. Women’s Day (9 August) commemorates the strength, resilience, and contributions of women in various spheres of life.
The South African property market is experiencing significant changes, particularly benefiting landlords in the rental sector. As interest rates remain high and homeownership becomes increasingly unattainable for many, the demand for rental properties has surged.
As trustees who have recently obtained a judgment against an owner in respect of arrear levies, you may be considering how to effectively enforce this judgment. STS receives numerous queries on a regular basis regarding the recovery of arrear levies, which can be a complex process, especially after obtaining a court judgment.
Load shedding in South Africa has long been a pressing issue, disrupting daily life and economic activities. Although there has been a recent pause, experts warn that it is not gone forever. South Africans need to take proactive measures, such as installing solar energy systems, to ensure a stable power supply in the future.
After judgment against an owner for arrear levies has been obtained, one of the critical steps in the execution process is initiating a Section 65 financial enquiry in terms of the Magistrates' Courts Act No. 32 of 1944.
It has been a whirlwind of hype and anticipation over the past month, as South Africans went to the polls to cast their votes on the 29th of May. We waited with bated breath as the results were tallied and the results almost seemed surreal despite the pre-election polling being fairly accurate.
Albert Einstein once said “Everything must be made as simple as possible. But not simpler."
Legal terms can often be overwhelming and challenging to interpret. One of our objectives at STS is to nurture and encourage growth and development within the communities we service.
In today’s economy, managing a body corporate is more challenging than ever—just ask the trustees! Effective financial management is critical for any sectional title scheme, yet many bodies corporate find themselves in a cash flow deficit.
In Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Caroll, Alice asks the Cheshire Cat, “Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?”. The smiling Cheshire Cat responds, “That depends a good deal on where you want to get to.”
In the interconnected communities of sectional title schemes, each member's actions can create ripples, leading to significant environmental and social benefits.
In continuation of our efforts to empower community scheme managers with essential knowledge for effective arrear levy collections, this blog post serves as a follow-up to our previous discussion on common legal terms used in collection reports. Building upon the foundation laid in that post, we delve deeper into the practical aspects of instructing attorneys for arrear levy matters.
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