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The harmonisation of rules on the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments in the Southern African Customs Union
(University of the Western Cape, 2013)The thesis considers the approaches followed by the European Union with the Brussels Regime, the federal system of the United States of America under the ‘full faith and credit clause’; the inter-state recognition scheme ... -
The harmonisation of rules on the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments in the southern African customs union
(University of the Western Cape, 2013)The Member States of the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) have set as their objectives, amongst others, the facilitation of cross-border movement of goods between the territories of the Member States and the promotion ... -
Harmonization of SACU trade policies in the tourism & hospitality service sectors
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)The general objective of the proposed research is to do a needs analysis for the tourism and hospitality industries of South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho and Swaziland. This will be followed by an alignment of these ... -
Has the failure to conduct post-Truth and Reconciliation Commission prosecutions in South Africa contributed to a culture of impunity for economic crimes?
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)The end of Apartheid and the transition to a new constitutional democracy in South Africa was ushered in by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC). The purpose of the TRC was to promote a dialogue between victims ... -
The hidden truth: A critical examination of Uganda’s transitional justice legal and policy reforms on truth-seeking
(University of Western Cape, 2021)In the past, analyses of Uganda’s Transitional Justice legal and policy measures on truth-seeking have been focussed on evaluating the efficacy of a truth commission. However, being cognizant of the limitations entailed ... -
The historical path of the crime of aggression and the first ICC review conference
(University of the Western Cape., 2011)Objective of the study – The primary goal of this research study was to investigate and document the evolution and historical development of the crime of aggression. Design / methodology / approach – The research study ... -
HIV in the workplace: a critical investigation into the present legislative protection afforded to the HIV positive employee
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)This thesis examined to what extent the current legislation protects the HIV positive employee against unfair discrimination and dismissal. The study gave short medical background to HIV/AIDS and introduced HIV discrimination ... -
HIV testing from an African human rights system perspective: An analysis of the legal and policy framework of Botswana, Ethiopia and Uganda
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)The HIV/AIDS pandemic poses the greatest threat to Africa's efforts to achieve its full potential in the social, economical and political spheres. Cognizant of its devastating consequences, various mechanisms have been ... -
Holding South Africa Accountable : A Critique of the Reports Submitted to Treaty Bodies Pertaining to the Rights of Children with Disabilities
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)South Africa recently submitted reports to three treaty bodies regarding steps taken over the past two decades to implement the rights of children with disabilities. This study is focused on critically analysing the South ... -
How can Africa attract foreign direct investment, with specific reference to an investment strategy within Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)This research focused primarily on certain bilateral agreements as well as relevant multilateral agreements that govern the world's investment system. Attention is given to governance in the world of foreign direct investment ... -
How can the rights of paying consumers to electricity be squared with the rights of Eskom to be paid?'
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Electricity supply can be classified into three stages namely: generation, transmission and distribution, with the functions of generation and transmission being carried out by Eskom. In 2001, Eskom was converted from a ... -
How can the voice of the child be adequately heard in family law proceedings
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)Child participation and the right of children to be heard in matters that directly affect them, including in judicial and administrative matters, is a right that is entrenched in a number of international and regional ... -
Human rights and international environmental law: Towards the development of an international environmental right?
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)The global state of the environment is deteriorating daily because of challenges posed by environmental degradation, including climate change. In recognition of the mounting global environmental crisis and its detrimental ... -
Human rights and the WTO: Incorporation or cooperation? Is there a need for an agreement on trade-related aspects of human rights?
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)The main objective of this paper was to explore and evaluate the viability of incorporating the promotion, enforcement and protection of human rights within the WTO agenda, mandate and framework. It further aimed to ... -
Human trafficking 2.0 the impact of new technologies
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)Human history is traversed by migration. This manifold global phenomenon has shaped the world to its current state, moving people from one place to another in reaction to the changing world. The autonomous decision to ... -
Humanitarian assistance in modern conflicts: neutral humanitarian aid under pressure
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Hungry for knowledge, hungry for bread: Realising the right to food of students in South African tertiary institutions
(University of Western Cape, 2021)Many of the disadvantaged groups which are impacted by a high burden of poverty and are thereby food insecure in South Africa, have over the years received attention from the government, resulting in many interventionist ...