Deeds office reform

The new administration will continue with this process by introducing the Electronic Deeds Registration Systems Amendment Bill (still in the process of being designed and created) in parliament which is expected later in 2024.

September 15, 2025

Digitalisation process

The draft Electronic Deeds Registration Systems (EDRS) Amendment Bill (2024) was out for public comment in April 2024. The Deeds Registries Amendment Bill, now enacted as Act 20 of 2024, which amends the Deeds Registries Act (1937), proposes a transition to a fully electronic system. It currently awaits presidential signature.

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