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Municipal regulation of food and waste pickers on landfill sites in South Africa: what should municipalities (dis)allow?
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
The unemployment rate in South Africa is alarmingly high. In the year 2018, the unemployment rate was recorded at 27.2%. Many people are forced to do desperate, and even dangerous things in order to sustain themselves. ...
Mediation as an alternative to litigation: A comparative study between South Africa and Germany
(University of Western Cape, 2019)
The judicial court system in South Africa is overburdened, which results in parties having to wait
for long periods of time to have their matters settled or even heard. Furthermore, the cost of
litigation in South Africa ...
The link between gender inequality and food security among female students at tertiary institutions in South Africa
(University of Western Cape, 2019)
This study explores the nexus between gender inequality and food security
through the lens of female students at tertiary institutions in South Africa. It
aims to highlight the gendered dimensions of the political, ...
A critical assessment of the constitutionality of section 79(7) of the Correctional Services Act 111 of 1998, with specific reference to the proviso
(University of Western Cape, 2019)
In recent years the issue of medical parole has become a controversial issue in South Africa.
Prior to 2012, at which juncture the law governing the release of inmates on grounds of
terminal illness was amended, there ...
Reporting obligations: A challenge for South African lawyers.
(University of Western Cape, 2019)
“Threats to the independence of the legal profession have become a preoccupation
for bar leaders, regulators and academics, driven by the dual pressures of
globalization and the changing business structure of the ...
Space Debris and the BRICS countries: The role of international Environmental Law.
(University of Western Cape, 2019)
Environmental Law is at the forefront of the global community and environmental
protection and conservation is regarded as of the utmost importance.1 Outer Space is
a unique, limited, and valuable resource. Outer space ...
Realising the right to the highest attainable standard of health in the nuclear industry
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
African states are interested in the development of nuclear power (also referred to as atomic power) for the generation of electricity and desalination. These include Algeria, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, ...
The appropriateness of equality legislation in addressing the challenges faced by black professional employees in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
All employees aspire to work at a place of employment which is free from racial discrimination, where equal opportunity and fair treatment are not merely principles that are promoted and encouraged, but implemented actively ...
Corporate capacity, special purpose vehicles, and traditional securitisation in South African company Law
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
The ideals of shareholder and creditor protection are affected by legislation pertaining
to the validity of a company’s transactions. Until legislative reforms introduced in the
twentieth century, a company’s capacity ...
The utility of King IV Principles on Corporate Governance in improving the state of accountability in local government.
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
Local government is often described as the cornerstone of democratic government and it is the
level or sphere of government that is physically closest to the people.1 As a result, local
government tends to have the most ...