David Babakaiff
Written by David Babakaiff · Co-Founder, VanPlex | 25+ Years BC Construction Last reviewed: October 2026

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Meeting Notice and Vote Calculator: South Africa

Work out meeting notice dates and vote results for a small building in South Africa, using the rules for South Africa. Each result names the section of the law it comes from.

Meeting notice dates

General meeting

Send notice by Thursday, December 3, 2026.

At least 14 days before the meeting. Prescribed Management Rule 15(1).

Meeting with a special or unanimous resolution

Send notice by Tuesday, November 17, 2026.

At least 30 days before the meeting. STSMA s. 6(2).

Trustee meeting

Send notice by Thursday, December 10, 2026.

At least 7 days before the meeting. Prescribed Management Rules.

The dates count calendar days back from the meeting. If you post the notice, add the mailing time your law or documents allow, and check whether your documents set a longer period.

Does the vote pass?

Ordinary resolution

Passes

Needs 3 yes out of the 4 votes cast.

Most decisions, by value of members present and voting. PMR 20(1).

Special resolution

Passes

Needs 3 yes out of the 4 present or represented.

75% in value and number of members represented at the meeting. STSMA s. 1.

Unanimous resolution

Fails

Needs 4 yes out of the 4 votes cast, with at least 4 present.

All who vote in favour, with at least 80% of all votes present or represented. STSMA s. 1.

Votes count by participation quota. The results assume equal quotas.

General information, not tax or legal advice. Tax rules and legal requirements change and depend on your specific situation. Confirm current rules with the Community Schemes Ombud Service (CSOS) and a South African attorney before making a decision.

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