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An evaluation of the benefit of plea and sentence agreements to an unrepresented accused
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Section 105A of the Criminal Procedure Act is unconstitutional with regard to its
failure to extend benefits to an unrepresented accused. Unlike a represented
accused, an unrepresented accused cannot benefit from section ...
The 1996 Constitution and the Tax Administration Act 28 of 2011 : balancing efficient and effective tax administration with taxpayers' rights
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Taxation is fundamental for development in South Africa (SA), a developing country with an emerging economy in which taxation is essential to capacitate the government so that it can fulfil its mandate under the Constitution ...
Freedom of expression under apartheid
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)
Over the past decades, transitions from repressive rule to democracy have increased all over the world, aiming at establishing disclosure and accountability for the crimes perpetrated. One way of assessing the “solidity” ...
The Societas Privata Europaea - A European Private Limited Company in the Making: including a comparative look at the process of company law reform in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)
This mini-thesis aims to contribute to the debate around the legislative process by summarizing and analysing it comprehensively. It will, without being exhaustive, seek to identify the most important legal requirements ...
Access to safe food in South Africa as a human rights imperative
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)
The aim of this study is to examine laws and policies relating to food safety in South Africa, specifically with regard to labelling requirements in the food industry. It is hoped that this research will serve as a pointer ...
The impact of supervisory orders and structural interdicts in socio economic rights cases in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2013)
The sentiment of Justice Ackerman that courts have a particular responsibility and obligation to “forge new tools” and shape innovative remedies to achieve a goal, is profound and based on a constitution with a transformative ...
Legal and economic uncertainties clouding digital taxation : unpacking and addressing the issues
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)
The digital economy has over the past years developed at a dramatic pace, generating substantial revenues for entities and individuals trading on this platform. This has fuelled vast interest and debate into whether such ...
The legal status of evidence obtained through human rights violations in Uganda
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
The Constitution 1995 of the Republic of Uganda is silent on how to admit evidence obtained through human rights violations in Uganda. The decided cases are inconsistent in the way courts have dealt with this evidence. ...
Directors Personal Liability for Irregular, Wasteful and Fruitless Expenditure in South African (SA) State owned Companies (SOC).
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)
Directors of companies are the forerunners in overseeing and strategically managing a company.1 The Companies Act 71 of 2008 (the Companies Act) gives the board of directors the legislative obligation for a company to be ...