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The impact of privatisation on socio-economic rights and services in Africa: the case of water privatisation in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)
This study generally centres on the debate about the impact of privatisation on socio-economic rights and services. The specific objective of the study is to establish whether the privatisation of water services in South ...
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 ...
Decentralisation in SADC countries :transformation and challenges of decentralisation
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)
This study focussed on the transformation of the institutions of local government from deconcentration, delegation to devolution. This transformation can be looked at starting with the institutions inherited from the ...
The challenges posed by mandatory minimum sentence legislation in South Africa and recommendations for improved implementation
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)
Generally the Courts have a discretion to impose sentence. Violent crime was rampant in South Africa. The response of the legislature in dealing with crime was to enact legislation in 1997 like sections 51 to 53 of the ...
www.crimesagainstchildren.com: addressing child pornography via the internet in Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)
The study focus on child pornography on the Internet as a manifestation of sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children. The debate centres around the exacerbated effect of child pornography on victims and subsequent ...
Changing terms and conditions of employment in the South African labour relations arena -- the approach of the courts: A comparative analysis
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)
This paper focused on how competing interests of employers and employees are accomodated in the South African Labour Relations arena. An analysis of the legislative framework was undertaken to establish how the legislation ...
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 ...
Commentary on South Africa's position regarding equal pay for work of equal value: a comparative perspective
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)
This paper compared the South African concepts of pay equity and equal pay for work of equal value with those of industrialised countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and Canada. The study ...
Outsourcing basic municipal services: policy, legislation and contracts
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)
Municipalities in South Africa are increasingly outsourcing municipal services, including basic municipal services such as water and sanitation services and refuse collection and disposal. The Constitution places onerous ...
The place of women in the political sphere: a comparative study of Cameroon and South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)
This thesis compared the status of women's political participation in Cameroon and South Africa through an assessment conducted against the backdrop key of international, regional and national human rights standards. The ...