Marius Stenekamp Attorneys

10/04/2026

Kayla Dennis joined our firm approximately a year ago and she adapted quickly from a sales environment to the legal chaos after she was thrown in the proverbial deep end. She quickly had to learn how to do heads of argument, schedule 5 bail application to get a client released from custody and so many more.

Kayla is the administrative pillar of the firm and she is a delight to customers.

10/04/2026

The legal duty to pay maintenance, but also when to stop maintenance payments being abused by the ex spouse to use the funds for self enrichment.

There is a legal requirement to show good cause to have a maintenance order rescinded.

Don't be threatened or abused by that ex spouse. Contact us, we can assist.

01/04/2026

🌿 Happy Easter from Marius Stenekamp Attorneys

Wishing all our clients, colleagues, and community a peaceful and blessed Easter weekend.

May this time bring rest, reflection, and renewed hope.

We are deeply grateful for the trust placed in our firm and for the opportunity to serve our clients with professionalism, diligence, and care.

A sincere thank you to our clients who recently shared their experiences with us:

⭐ Jabulani Nkuna
“It was my first time to be in court the day I met Mr Marius Stenekamp Attorneys.
He is working hard for the win and he knows his work very well.
I would like to recommend him as the best.
He won my case. If you choose him you won't regret.”

⭐ Mea Hefer
“We had outstanding experiences with Marius Stenekamp Attorneys. From the very beginning, their professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine care stood out. Legal matters can feel overwhelming, but their team has a way of bringing clarity and confidence into every step of the process.
What impressed me most was not just their knowledge, but their integrity. They don’t cut corners, they don’t give vague answers, and they don’t treat you like just another file. Every question was handled with patience, and every concern was taken seriously.
Communication was clear, timely, and honest—which, in the legal world, is worth its weight in gold.
If you want attorneys who are sharp, reliable, and truly invested in your outcome, I would highly recommend them.”

At Marius Stenekamp Attorneys, we remain committed to providing accessible, professional, and results-driven legal services across a wide range of matters, including litigation, family law, commercial matters, and more.

Our focus remains simple:
Clear communication. Strong representation. Practical solutions.

📍 Based in Strand: 65 George Street, Shop 2 Little Greece
📞 Contact us: 021 837 1235
📧 Email: [email protected] ; [email protected]

✨ From all of us — have a safe, joyful, and meaningful Easter.

A law firm practicing in all areas of the law. We have a no nonsense approach with debt collection

30/03/2026

Understanding the PIE Act: What Every Property Owner Should Know 🤨

Evictions in South Africa are not as simple as asking someone to leave your property. The Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land Act 19 of 1998 (PIE Act) ensures that no one can be removed from a property without a court order.

In short: no shortcuts, no “self-help” evictions, and no exceptions. 🙂‍↔️

What the PIE Act means in practice:

If someone is unlawfully occupying your property, you cannot simply change locks, cut utilities, or force them out. The law requires a formal court process that protects both the rights of the property owner and the occupier.

Before any eviction can happen, the court must be satisfied that the eviction is just and equitable, taking into account factors such as vulnerability, length of occupation, and whether alternative accommodation exists.

The eviction process (simplified) 😉

1. Legal notice is issued – The occupier must be properly informed and given an opportunity to respond.

2. Court application is filed – An eviction order must be obtained from the court.

3. Municipality is notified – The local municipality must be involved where necessary.

4. Court hearing – A judge decides whether eviction is fair and lawful.

5. Sheriff enforcement – Only the Sheriff may physically carry out the eviction.

Why this matters:

The PIE Act protects constitutional rights—but it also makes eviction matters highly technical. One procedural mistake can delay your case for months or result in a dismissal.

Bottom line 👏

Evictions are legal proceedings, not administrative actions. Trying to handle it informally can cost you time, money, and legal exposure.

Need help? 🤔

If you are dealing with unlawful occupation or considering eviction proceedings, our office can guide you through the process from start to finish—ensuring full compliance and protecting your property rights.

📩 Contact us today to schedule a consultation.

https://stenekamp.co.za/

03/03/2026

Not innocent or not guilty?

Drinking and driving in South Africa is illegal with a strict blood alcohol limit Penalties include arrest, fines up to R120,000, up to 6 years in prison, and a 10-year criminal record. It is a major cause of road fatalities, with roughly half of all road deaths being alcohol-related.

The fact is that the State prosecutor needs to prove all the elements of the crime for a conviction.

Last month we were successful to get a client off the hook who were way over the limit and got caught. Why or how? Simple answer, flaws and contradictions in the reports of the investigating team.

Contact us at 021-8371235/6 or via e-mail at [email protected] or [email protected].

07/12/2025

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPRfBvWDHNC/?igsh=ZjFkYzMzMDQzZg==

10/11/2025

This, our thirteenth clean annual audit. Nothing unlucky with that number.

08/10/2025

No Will? No Say.

With a valid will, YOU dictate what happens to your estate.
Without a valid will, the LAW dictates.

👉Your spouse may not automatically inherit.
👉Your children could be left waiting for years.
👉Family disputes can tear loved ones apart.

The truth?
A will isn't just paperwork. It's your piece of miund. Your protection. Your final say.

At MSA Attorneys, we make drafting your testament simple, professional and tailored to your family needs.

📞Contact us today to book your appointment - don't leave your legacy to chance.

11/09/2025

Constitutional Court rules the Registration of births and deaths Act is inconsistent with sections 9(1) and 9(3) of the Constitution.

The practical implication is that:

1. A woman can let her partner adopt her surname;
2. A man can, after the marriage, change his surname to that of his wife;
3. A married or divorced man or a widow can change his surname to any surname he had used in the past.

20/08/2025

So lovely, opposing a regional court application, although expected, to hear the judgment of the Regional Court magistrate, although expected. I agree with the arguments submitted by Mr Stenekamp, accordingly the application is dismissed with costs.

26/05/2025

DA’s Bill to stop land invasions and protect property from unlawful occupation moves to Committee

The Democratic Alliance (DA) Private Members Bill to amend the problematic and stifling “PIE” Act is progressing through Parliament, moving for consideration by the Human Settlements Committee.

The “PIE” Act – Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land, Act 19 of 1998 – has caused untold problems for property owners and has protected land invaders and unlawful land occupiers who have acted in blatant bad faith for too long.

Ownership and protection of immovable property are inalienable rights of a property owner that a constitutional democracy must protect, against illegal occupation in bad faith.

The DA’s groundbreaking Amendment Bill will come before the Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements on 28 May 2025.

The Bill will curb the incitement or promotion of the unlawful occupation of land and clamp down on abuse of our eviction laws.

The increasing rate of unlawful occupations of land and buildings in bad faith has reached crisis point.

Behind the unlawful occupations, are often organised, opportunistic criminals and political operators who are inciting land invasions and occupying land.

Besides the deprivation of constitutionally-entrenched property rights, unlawful occupations, particular those in bad faith, lead to “queue-jumping” for affordable housing, further dispossessing the most vulnerable people in our country.

Illegal land grabs have become a crisis, placing enormous financial and logistical burdens on Municipalities throughout South Africa. Money required to secure sites against invasion is now reallocated from housing budgets, depriving law-abiding citizens of their rightful opportunities.

Currently, the Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land, Act 19 of 1998 (“PIE”) creates a rigid set of definitions and requirements that need to be satisfied in order for a person to be lawfully evicted, even when their occupation is in bad faith and illegal.

The DA’s Amendment Bill will:

Criminalise the incitement of illegal land invasions regardless of whether or not financial exchanges occurred;
Extend the explicit criteria that courts must consider before granting an order for alternative accommodation for an unlawful occupier; and
Require the courts to specify the length of time, if any, a municipality is required to provide alternative accommodation to unlawful occupiers.
The DA has always been at the forefront of protecting the rights of property owners, whilst ensuring that the poorest and most vulnerable in our society are cared for by the State within its available means.

If decisive action is not taken to address and regulate the issue of on-going and orchestrated land invasions, and bad faith and illegal drawn out occupations in bad faith, this crisis will lead to increasing criminal land grabs and bad faith occupations.