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The Department of Private Law provides the foundation stone on which the entire edifice of the law stands. The Department continues to fulfil this role at undergraduate level and is continually expanding the range of its post-graduate offerings.
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The legal protection of sound, scent and colour marks in South Africa: Lessons from the European Union and the United States of America
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)A trade mark is defined as a sign that is capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one enterprise from those of other enterprises. Trade marks, copyright, patents and designs are some of the forms of intellectual ... -
"Co-management agreements with subsistence fishing communities as a means for promoting sustainable use and conservation of marine living resources in South Africa"
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The Bill of Rights as the cornerstone of environmental justice in South Africa : an analysis of section 24
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Female genital mutilation as a human rights issue : examining the law against female genital mutilation in Tanzania
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Non-formalised cohabitation : does the Swedish model of statutory regulation provide a solution for South Africa?
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)South Africa has come a long way from the rigid family structures which existed in the past. This is demonstrated by the recognition afforded to couples in same-sex relationships as well as those in customary marriages. ... -
An assessment of the legal framework on the protection of girls from child marriages in Malawi
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)The aim of this study is to assess Malawi's legal framework on the protection of girls against child marriages linked to HCPs. The research is guided by the following objectives: 1. To highlight the international and ... -
The possibilities of institutional dialogue in South Africa through weak form judicial review
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)The 1996 Constitution of the Republic of South Africa is the supreme law of the Republic and in enjoying this status it is prescribing the composition of the three different arms of government as well as each branch’s ... -
The protection of geographical indications for agricultural products in Africa using trademarks and sui generis legislation
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)A geographical indication (GI) is a sign by which a product is identified as having its origin in a particular territory and as having certain qualities, characteristics and a reputation, which are associated with that ...
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