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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 ...
The quest for a multilateral agreement on investment (MAI); relevance and effects on developing African countries
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
The aim of this examination was to identify those evolving trends that are common to multilateral agreements some of which have been entered into by African developing countries, bearing in mind the debates and position ...
Employer's prerogative in the context of outsourcing
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
This research paper investigated whether there are any limitations or restraints in the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995, which possible keeps an employer from outsourcing functions or parts of a business to a third party.
FDI in Angola constraints encountered by investors in the Angolan territory
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)
This thesis focuses on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Angola and on constraints encountered by investors. It discusses the new Investment Law, resulting from a
comprehensive law reform in 2003, as well as 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 ...
A review of provincial land-use planning in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
Planning administration in the Western Cape is at a critical juncture. It is faced with having to address planning issues and housing needs whilst at the same time demonstrating through its practices the promotion of ...
International trade rules: a case of imperialism at work?
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
This study explored whether there is an inherent inequitable nature of the liberalization process with respect to the World Trade Organization Agreements, namely TRIMs (Trade-related Investment Measures), TRIPS (Agreement ...
The role and functions of the Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land Act (PIE) in land reform in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)
This thesis set out to determine the degree to which the Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land Act is in line with the objectives of South Africa's land reform policy with regard to the promotion ...