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25 March 2025

Understanding the risks of solar batteries and how STS ensures safety

As the demand for solar energy grows in South Africa, more community schemes are investing in solar and battery backup solutions to mitigate load shedding and reduce...

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25 March 2025

Secure, save, and sustain: tap into water management solutions for your sectional title scheme

As South Africa observes National Water Week from March 20 to 26, culminating in World Water Day on March 22, the nation reflects on the critical importance...

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24 March 2025

"Who do you think you are?" – the perils of misclassified identities for community schemes

“Disguise, I see, thou art a wickedness.”[1] This line from William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night perfectly encapsulates the unintended chaos that follows when identity is misunderstood or misrepresented. Like...

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21 March 2025

Managing risks in community schemes: How STS can help

Community schemes, such as complexes, estates and homeowners’ associations (HOAs), offer residents the benefits of shared resources, enhanced security, and well-maintained common areas. However, they also come with unique risks...

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Implementing water solutions the right way

With South Africa's ongoing water challenges and the increasing strain on municipal water infrastructure, adopting effective water-efficient strategies is essential. Many community schemes are exploring alternative water solutions which can...

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21 February 2025

Celebrating excellence: the inaugural Invictus Awards 2025

At STS, we believe in recognising and celebrating the incredible talent, dedication, and hard work of our employees. This belief led to the launch of our first-ever Invictus Awards in 2025, under...

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21 February 2025

STS Growth: revolutionising B-BBEE spend and community financing in South Africa

STS Growth (Pty) Ltd ("STSG") is redefining community financing in South Africa. As a majority Black-owned Level 2 B-BBEE contributor, STSG is dedicated to supporting sectional title bodies corporate and...

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21 February 2025

Transparency in body corporate finances

The question of whether the Promotion of Access to Information Act[1] (“PAIA”) applies to a unit owner’s request for financial information from a body corporate has been a...

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29 January 2025

Proactive water management: a necessity for South African community schemes

South Africa is facing a growing water crisis that is no longer just a concern for government planners or environmentalists - it's a reality affecting households and communities across the...

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22 January 2025

A Property Practitioner’s Guide to FICA

Are you, as a Property Practitioner, aware that you could be an Accountable Institution? Are you compliant with FICA? It may seem daunting and overwhelming to know where to start,...

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Is a body corporate protected from prescription of levy debts owed by its members?

The issue of whether a body corporate is shielded from the prescription of levy debts owed by members continues to be debated in the legal arena, with significant implications for...

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17 January 2025

Navigating WhatsApp etiquette in community scheme groups

In today's digital age, communication has evolved, and platforms like WhatsApp have become integral tools for fostering connectivity and collaboration within community schemes. WhatsApp groups offer a convenient way for...

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