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Compliance with international standards on compensation for occupational injuries and diseases by Zimbabwe and South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)This mini thesis provides a comparative study on two Member States of the ILO. These are, namely: South Africa and Zimbabwe. The purpose of this research is to find out whether Zimbabwe and South Africa are complying with ... -
The conflicting aspects of economic development within economic partnership agreements: will they promote development? a case study of the East African community economic partnership agreement
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)After negotiations since September 2002, 1 35 African Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries, out of 79 initiated new trading arrangements with the European Community (EC) in November and December 2007. For these ACP ... -
Consumer protection in the Kenyan financial sector: A case for a Twin Peaks model of financial regulation
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)The dynamic character of the financial services industry necessitates frequent appraisal of the regulation of the sector. The main objectives for regulation of the financial sector include financial stability, promotion ... -
Corporate criminal liability in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Criminal law defines certain standards of human behaviour as crimes, which is inherently linked to culpability and requires proof of an accused's mental state and is enforced through a system of state punishment. As a ... -
Corporate governance failures in South Africa: Are pension funds next?
(University of Western Cape, 2021)In recent times, South Africa (‘SA’) has seen many corporate failures due to poor corporate governance. It spans across Johannesburg Stock Exchange (‘JSE’) listed companies, State Owned Enterprises (’SOE’s’)1 as well as ... -
Corporate governance failures in state-owned enterprises in Zimbabwe : an assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of the corporate governance structure
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)Corporate governance failures have been rampant in Zimbabwe’s state owned enterprises and it is necessary to assess if the measures in place are adequate to address the situation at hand. In-order to respond to the above, ... -
Corporate social responsibility in South Africa : how corporate partnerships can advance the sustainability agenda
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is not a new issue. There has and will always be the need for organisations to make profits and the needs of society. CSR has been considered more strongly than ever since the early ... -
A critical analysis of how the courts apply the standard of reasonableness in reviewing arbitration awards
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A critical analysis of the impact of Brexit on the SADC-EU EPA
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)The United Kingdom (UK) is one of the largest Member states within the European Union (EU) that receive export goods from developing countries. The UK has successfully voted to exit the EU through a referendum and this ... -
Critical analysis of the insider trading framework of Tanzania
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)This study is on the insider trading framework of Tanzania. The researcher has made enquiries whether the Tanzania legal framework governing insider trading provides strong enough enforcement mechanisms, including remedies ... -
A critical review of corporate governance reforms relating to South African state-owned enterprises
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)Corporate governance reform is an important aspect of broader reforms aimed at securing an environment attractive to both domestic and foreign investors and that enhances the benefits of investment to society. Of particular ... -
A critique of the SADC region’s regulatory response measures to the Covid-19 pandemic, paying special attention to travel restriction measures and their effect on food security
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)The transition in the economy around the globe has led many countries to pursue integration at various levels. The importance of regional integration is highly noted in various parts of the world, with the most successful ... -
Cross border tax assistance as a framework for revenue mechanism
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)A national tax authority i.e., SARS has a wide range of powers at its disposal to collect taxes that are not paid or on time or in their full amount within the borders of South Africa. The issue arises when a taxpayer ... -
Cryptocurrency intermediation in Africa: towards a regulatory framework for cryptocurrency intermediaries
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)There is a lot of speculation regarding potential benefits that the adoption of cryptocurrency use and cryptocurrency intermediation may have for the African continent due to the macro-economic instability of African ... -
Customs reform as a means to enhancing trade facilitation for increased market access : a South African perspective
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Developing a regional competition regulatory framework in the Southern African Development Community (SADC)
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)This study aims to evaluate the prospective benefits and challenges of developing a regional competition regulatory framework in SADC. Further, the study seeks to identify important lessons from the EU and COMESA that ... -
Developing a sound legal and regulatory framework for special economic zones in Malawi
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Export Processing Zones (“EPZs”) were introduced in Malawi in 1995. EPZs are one of several types of Special Economic Zones (“SEZs”). The legal and regulatory framework for the Malawi EPZs was established by the Export ... -
Directors Personal Liability for Irregular, Wasteful and Fruitless Expenditure in South African (SA) State owned Companies (SOC).
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)Directors of companies are the forerunners in overseeing and strategically managing a company.1 The Companies Act 71 of 2008 (the Companies Act) gives the board of directors the legislative obligation for a company to be ... -
The disclosure of information on medical certificates and the impact on the right to privacy
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)Chapter 2 of the Constitution contains the Bill of Rights, which ‘enshrines the rights of all people in our country and affirms the democratic values of human dignity, equality and freedom.’1 By rights being afforded to ... -
Discrimination to the employment context on the ground of religion: an examination of the position in South African and European union law
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)In this mini-thesis, I try to explore that the right to equality has brought with it the right not to discriminate against on various prohibited grounds, including religion. This minithesis examines the right not to be ...