Electronic Deeds Registration and Recordal Systems Amendment Bill
Purpose
The bill amends the Electronic Deeds Registration and Recordal Systems Act, 2019 to strengthen the legal framework for electronic deeds registration in South Africa...
New Admin Fees for City of Cape Town
Attention - Conveyancing Attorneys
Administration Fee for 2026 / 2027 Financial Year
Please note the new Administration Fee for Revenue Clearance Certificate applications for 2026/2027 have increased...
Description of Municipalities in Conveyancing Documents
Deeds RegistryPretoria24 Mav 2001
Registrars Circular No 9/2001 (Reminder)
In terms of the LOCAL GOVERNMENT : MUNICIPAL STRUCTURES ACT NO. 117 OF 1998 three new types of Municipalities...
Specific certificate validity periods for conveyancing
When selling or buying property in South Africa, compliance certificates serve as a vital component of the legal due diligence process. These documents act...
South African international law rule known as lex domicilii matrimonii, Unconstitutional
This case is of the utmost importance to Conveyancers and Notaries.
Here is the practical summary of the JUDGMENT IN N P V MINISTER OF...
Conveyancing Fees Guideline 2026
Conveyancing Fee Guidelines 2026: A Complete Breakdown (Law Society of South Africa)
Effective 1 July 2026. CPI reference: January 2026, 3.5%.
The Law Society of South...
Feedback on Johannesburg Deeds Office Issues Meeting on 4 June
Herewith feedback following our meeting of 4 June 2026
Execution room functions and moving of furniture: Paulina has undertaken to have discussions with the SCM...
Vesting of Inheritance – Conveyancing Updates
The applicant relied on the unconditional nature of the usufruct and contended that her rights vested and became enforceable immediately upon death (a morte...
Leases and the CPA (Consumer Protection Act)
The question of whether residential lease agreements fall within the ambit of the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 (CPA) has long been the...
Registrar’s Circular 01/2026: Change of Jurisdiction North West (Vryburg) and North Gauteng
Department: Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Republic of South Africa Applicable Registries: North West (Vryburg) and North Gauteng
1. Purpose
This circular outlines the...
Alienation of Land Act 68 of 1981 is unconstitutional
It is declared that the failure of the Alienation of Land Act 68 of 1981 to permit and regulate the transfer of residential property...
Feedback From Meeting with Johannesburg Deeds Registry Management
Feedback following committee meeting with Jhb Deeds Registry management on 7 May 2026.
1. Availability and office hours of examiners to consult with conveyancers:
Examiners are required...
