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THE GREYTON POST
MAY /JUNE 2025
Say Goodbye to Paperwork: Deeds Office Goes Digital I n a significant move towards modernising preparation, lodgement, registration, execution, and storage of deeds and associated documents. The goals are clear: to Key Features and Benefits of eDRS: - Remote Accessibility: Conveyancing practitioners can now lodge deeds from anywhere in the country, Christelle Pansegrouw
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As a legal firm working daily within the conveyancing sphere, we are optimistic about the transformative potential of eDRS. While we recognise that change can be challenging, we also see this as a much-needed step forward—one that will reduce errors associated with manual processes and speed up the property transfer timeline for our clients. In the words of Barack Obama, “Change is never easy, but always possible.” With eDRS, the conveyancing profession is taking a bold step into a more efficient, accessible, and secure future.
property transactions, the Cape Town Deeds Office began implementing the Electronic Deeds Registration System (eDRS) on 1 April 2025. This development follows the Electronic Deeds Registration Systems Act 19 of 2019 and forms part of a nationwide initiative to digitise South Africa’s land registration processes. The introduction of eDRS represents a pivotal shift away from traditional paper-based methods, replacing them with a streamlined digital platform. This new system allows for the electronic
improve efficiency, shorten turnaround times, reduce administrative burdens, and enhance security in property transactions. The Department of Land Reform and Rural Development has outlined a vision for a fully digital deeds registration process by 2030. In the interim, a “Dual Registration Process” will be in effect—allowing conveyancers the flexibility to choose between manual and electronic lodgement and registration for the next five years as the industry adapts.
reducing the need for physical visits to the Deeds Office. - Public Access to Information: A new online portal offers the public direct access to information on registered deeds and documents, enhancing transparency. - Enhanced Security: The platform includes advanced cybersecurity
features to protect against fraud and
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