VST Attorneys

26/05/2026

This Month, VST Attorneys celebrates 6 incredible years. 🎉

What started as a vision has grown into a firm built on trust, relationships, hard work, and a commitment to serving our clients with excellence every step of the way.

This milestone would not have been possible without the loyal support of our clients and professional partners. Thank you for placing your trust in us and for allowing us to be part of your journeys, businesses, and important life moments over the years.

To our team, thank you for your dedication, passion, and the care you bring to the firm every single day.

We are proud of how far we have come, excited for what lies ahead, and deeply grateful to everyone who has been part of the VST Attorneys story.

Here’s to the next chapter!

15/04/2026

Buying together is easy. Parting ways? Not so much. Fortunately, the law provides a clear path to untangle co-ownership when disputes arise.

Have a look at our latest blog post to find out more.

With rising property prices and interest rates, co-ownership appears to be the solution on everyone’s mind. For many people, purchasing property jointly provides a much-needed foot in the door to an otherwise competitive and often inaccessible property market. Friends, family, spouses, and busines...

27/03/2026

Calling poor performance “misconduct” could cost you. The Labour Court draws a firm line. Are you as Employer paying attention?

Definitions: - Poor Work Performance: a form of incapacity where an employee fails to meet the required quality or quantity standards of their employment.- Misconduct: an employee’s fault-based violation of workplace rules, policies, procedures, or employment contract terms. In the recent decision...

05/03/2026

Bond approved, but the bank pulls out — is the property sale still binding?
Learn how suspensive conditions work in South African property law, why the wording of your finance clause matters, and what happens when funding collapses.

In many South African property transactions, an offer to purchase is made subject to the purchaser obtaining mortgage finance. A recurring dispute arises where a bank grants bond approval within the required period, but later withdraws that approval before transfer of the property is registered. The...

19/02/2026

A recent High Court decision has once again confirmed that long-term use or payment of levies does not create ownership of an exclusive use area.

If it’s not properly registered or validly created in approved scheme rules, it’s not enforceable.

Now is the time to review your scheme’s exclusive use records and ensure full compliance. 📑

09/02/2026

Big congratulations to P.W. van der Westhuizen and Jürgen Sieberhagen on being admitted as Attorneys of the High Court!

We’re incredibly proud of your hard work and this well-deserved achievement. Even better they’re both staying on as Associates at VST Attorneys!

Excited for this next chapter with you on the team.

21/01/2026

🏡 Roots vs. walls: the law is on your side.

Imagine this: your neighbour has green thumbs and as a result enjoys an abundance of shade provided by trees they planted. Unfortunately, the roots are edging closer to your foundation and causing damage to your property, what can you do? Surely your neighbour is allowed to use and enjoy his propert...

15/01/2026

VST Attorneys is excited to welcome Celine Botha to the team. For Celine, the best part of law is that there’s always something new to learn.

19/12/2025

We wish you a joyful festive season!

24/11/2025

Keeping the spirits high on the course!

VST Attorneys really enjoyed sponsoring a wet hole at this year’s Andries Olivier Durbanville Quadriplegic Centre golf day — thanks to everyone who stopped by for a refreshing break. ⛳🍺