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Keep an eye on your community scheme’s financial management

We often encounter community schemes that find themselves in financial difficulty. The financial woes are often the result of not having a trustee/director who is financially trained or savvy. Boards of companies, big and small, usually have a designated person whose responsibility is to have oversight of the finance of that entity.

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25 October 2023 Legal and Advisory

Eskom’s mistake – not giving proper notice

In a recent legal case, the Johannesburg High Court handed down a verdict against Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd ("Eskom") in the De Koker v Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd and Another[1] case. This case sheds light on the importance of providing proper notice when disconnecting electricity in sectional title schemes and the implications of the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act ("PAJA").

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25 October 2023 Community, Legal and Advisory

Conflict resolution tips for trustees in sectional title schemes

Sectional title schemes are communities of property owners who share common spaces and responsibilities. This can lead to conflicts and disputes over issues such as maintenance, noise, levies, alterations, and common property use.

25 October 2023 Community

Rhino conservation in action: a week at Care for Wild

Earlier in October the STSIH group had the privilege of sending a second group of volunteers to the Care for Wild (CFW) rhino sanctuary. This week-long experience left an indelible mark on each of the volunteers as they worked alongside the dedicated staff at CFW, caring for orphaned and injured rhinos and learning about the critical conservation work taking place here.

13 October 2023 Legal and Advisory

The SCA clarifies a Unit Owner’s legal standing to launch action on behalf of the Body Corporate

The question arises: Can a sectional title owner litigate in their own name for repayment to the body corporate of funds allegedly unlawfully paid from the body corporate’s bank account? The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) confirms “no”.

27 September 2023 Legal and Advisory, Uncategorised

Retirement property options in South Africa

South Africa is undergoing a significant demographic shift, with an ageing population expected to reach approximately 16% of the population over 60 by 2050.

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22 September 2023 Community

The future is female: how to build a career, not just having a job

Wathint’ abafazi, wathint’ imbokodo’ – You Strike a Woman, you Strike a Rock. This powerful cry has been chanted from as far back as 1956 in the fight against oppression among women in South Africa.

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19 September 2023 Legal and Advisory, Uncategorised

Eight valuable lessons for body corporate trustees from the King IV report

The King IV Report on Corporate Governance for South Africa, 2016 (“King IV Report”) is a set of voluntary principles and practices that provide a framework for good governance. Many organisations widely adopt these principles, including sectional title schemes, to enhance their governance standards and promote trust among stakeholders.

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5 September 2023 Community, Funding and Treasury, Legal and Advisory, Outdoor, Smart Technology, Solar and Efficient

Solutions to help your retirement community thrive

At Sectional Title Solutions (STS), we are dedicated to helping community schemes thrive by reducing costs, increasing property value, generating income, and promoting eco-friendliness.

A wide angel photo of roof mounted solar panels at a community scheme from above

24 August 2023 Solar and Efficient

Harnessing solar power in sectional title schemes: advancing towards a sustainable future

In a this webinar titled "Should You Go Solar in Sectional Title?" and hosted by Women in Sectional Title (WiST), two legal experts, specialist attorney, author and founder of WiST, Marina Constas, and Manager: Commercial Department at Sectional Title Solutions, Advocate Jade Adair, engaged in an in-depth discussion on the legalities and practicalities of implementing solar energy systems in sectional title schemes.

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8 August 2023 Legal and Advisory

Occupational Health and Safety in community schemes – a follow-up

In our previous article on occupational health and safety in community schemes, we explored the obligations of community schemes acting as employers or clients.

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2 August 2023 Legal and Advisory

Leveraging Levy Clearance Certificates

Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars: A New Hope said, "Remember, the Force will be with you, always." He was a legendary Jedi Master and gifted in the ways of the Force.[1]