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Adopting memory and truth as non-judicial approaches to transitional justice in Cameroon
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)The right to an effective remedy for victims of mass atrocities and the massive human rights abuses perpetrated in intra-state conflicts remains weak in international law. This is more so when such conflicts involve a ... -
Adopting the Twin Peaks model as a consumer protection mechanism in the financial sector : the Ugandan perspective
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)The main objective of the study is to analyse the possibility of adopting the Twin Peaks model as a mechanism for ensuring protection to the consumers of financial services in Uganda. Uganda's financial sector has suffered ... -
The African Charter on democracy, elections and governance: A normative framework for analysing electoral democracy in Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)This paper gave an insight into the novelties as well as the deficiencies of the provisions related to democratic elections and their implementation framework. It examined the potential effectiveness or otherwise of a ... -
The African charter on the rights and welfare of the child
(University of the Western Cape, 2002)So far little is known about the first comprehensive regional children's rights charter, the 1990 OA1J African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child.' Th" Charter has been mentioned occasionally by documents and ... -
The african commission on human and peoples' rights and the promotion and protection of prisoners, rights an analysis
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)There is an estimated one million prisoners in Africa and most of them are detained in overcrowded prisons and conditions that well below internationally accepted standards.'These prisons hold both sentenced prisoners ... -
The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Right: A test of African notions of human rights and justice
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Right (the Court) is the most recent of the three regional Human Rights Bodies. Envisioned by the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Right, its structures was not planned until ... -
The African court on human and peoples’ rights: a test of African notions of human rights and justice
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Right (the Court) is the most recent of the three regional Human Rights Bodies. Envisioned by the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Right, its structures was not planned until ... -
Agenda 2030: A South African perspective on the sustainable development goals
(University of Western Cape, 2020)Environmental degradation and the impacts on sustained life for all on Earth has become a global concern. Climate change illustrates one of the Anthropocene affects on continued life for both human and non-humans. The ... -
Agricultural sector: the role of foreign direct investment (FDI) in the creation of an integrated agriculture sector in Nigeria
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)This research recommended ways in which Nigeria could unlock constraints to commercialization and investment in the Nigerian agricultural sector for sustained economic growth, enhanced food security, increased competitiveness ... -
Agricultural trade under the multilateral trade system in sub-Saharan Africa: a South African perspective with lessons from Brazil
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Agriculture under the Doha Round and food security in Sub-Saharan Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)The objectives of the research was to critically analyse arguments for and against agricultural trade liberalization and its impact on food security, investigating the nexus between the three pillars of agriculture and ... -
The Allocation and Administration of Land by Traditional Leaders in the Republic of South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)Land allocation and administration is a crucial role for traditional leaders, because it has remained one of the few de facto powers and sources of influence still available to them in their areas of jurisdictions.1 This ... -
Alternative dispute resolution in medical malpractice in south Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)South Africa has seen a spike in medical malpractice litigation, including the number and size of claims instituted against healthcare practitioners. This has led to a backlog in medical malpractice court cases throughout ... -
Alternative dispute resolution in the BRICS nations: A comparative labour law perspective
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Alternative dispute resolution refers to forms of dispute resolution, other than traditional and formal court based litigation. A notable benefit of alternative dispute resolution is that different processes are available ... -
An analysis of the amalgamation and merger procedure in South African company law
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Prior to 2010, as a result of a sluggish global economy, the amalgamation and merger procedure in South Africa was active although it was at an all-time low.1 However, in 2010, there was an increase in amalgamation and ... -
An appraisal of the Institutional framework under the Kenyan proceeds of crime and Anti-Money laundering act, 2009
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Money laundering (ML) evolves in tandem with global technological advancement. This phenomenon calls for multi-faceted responsive measures at national and international levels to combat this nefarious crime.1 Today, combating ... -
An assessment of anti-money laundering mechanisms for politically exposed persons in Mauritius
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Money laundering is a practice 'as old as money itself'. In 1931, after the conviction of Al Capone for tax evasion, there was a noticeable trend in the use various methods to camouflage assets deriving from crimes. Indeed, ... -
An assessment of Anti-Money laundering mechanisms for politically exposed persons in Mauritius
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Money laundering is a practice 'as old as money itself'.1 In 1931, after the conviction of Al Capone for tax evasion, there was a noticeable trend in the use various methods to camouflage assets deriving from crimes. Indeed, ... -
An assessment of Ghana's anti-dumping regime in line with the World Trade Organisation Anti-Dumping Agreement
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)The establishment of an anti-dumping regime has become commonplace for many a government that seeks to protect and promote its local industries. One reason which appears to be dominant by its proponents is the need to curb ...