Faculty of Law: Recent submissions
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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 ... -
Effects of multiple trade unions in public institutions of South Africa: The case of Ekurhuleni East Technical and Vocational Education and Training College
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)The power and influence of unions in South Africa is often associated with creating maximum beneficiation for their members. This is based on their ability to, among other things, mobilise industrial action and represent ... -
Consumer protection in the Kenyan financial sector: A case for a Twin Peaks model of financial regulation
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)The dynamic character of the financial services industry necessitates frequent appraisal of the regulation of the sector. The main objectives for regulation of the financial sector include financial stability, promotion ... -
An assessment of assets declaration by public officers as an anti-corruption measure in Nigeria
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Although corruption is a global problem, its nature, extent and consequences in Nigeria are alarming. Nigeria has a plethora of laws, policies and institutions that have been put in place by the government to keep corruption ... -
The role of anti-corruption laws and institutions in curbing illicit financial flows from Kenya study
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)The concept of the illicit movement of money aimed at concealing illegal activities and evading taxes is not new. However, the global community first used the term “illicit financial flows” (IFFs) in the 1990s and ... -
A critical evaluation of the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Corruption generally is regarded as one of the most serious obstacles to development. It is endemic in many African countries and is being blamed increasingly for weak economic growth, high socio-economic inequalities ... -
Developing a sound legal and regulatory framework for special economic zones in Malawi
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Export Processing Zones (“EPZs”) were introduced in Malawi in 1995. EPZs are one of several types of Special Economic Zones (“SEZs”). The legal and regulatory framework for the Malawi EPZs was established by the Export ... -
A critical examination of the law relating to cyber-crime in Uganda
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Over the last two decades, the world has evolved to an e-era, wherein internet and other digital technologies have become key platforms for the world population, including Ugandans, to enjoy their rights of expression, ... -
The importance of Bilateral Investment Treaties in relation to the protection and promotion of investment in Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)There is a growing concern around new patterns of negotiating international investment agreements vis-a-vis the recent withdrawals from Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs) by developing countries. In recent times, the ... -
A critical assessment of the Ethiopian civil forfeiture law
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Economic crimes pose a serious problem to the international community as a whole. Crimes, such as corruption, money laundering, terrorist financing, cybercrime and drug trafficking constitute obstacles to the development ... -
Facilitating intra-regional trade through the movement of people in the Southern African development community (SADC).
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Regional integration has been part of Africa’s overarching strategy for economic transformation. To further enhance sustainable development and economic growth, in the African continent intra-regional trade is equally ... -
An analysis of the legal challenges experienced by offenders with hearing and/or speech impairment in the South Africa criminal justice system
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)This study identifies and analyses legal impediments faced by certain offenders who have impaired speech and hearing in the criminal justice system. It focuses on some of the challenges which arise during the pre-trial ... -
Transfer and liquidation: A critical analysis of the transfer of shares during the process of liquidation and an analysis of Sections 8(2)(b), 15(6) and schedule 5 of the Companies Act 71 of 2008
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)In corporate law, the transfer of shares plays an important role and until the case of Smuts v Booyens; Markplaas (Edms) Bpk v Booyens 2001 (4) SA [SCA] courts were not always clear on the meaning of ‘transfer’. What ... -
Evaluating the legal framework of the hybrid court for South Sudan
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)The Republic of South Sudan became independent from the Republic of Sudan on 9 July 2011. South Sudan has an area of 644, 329 km2 and a total estimated population of around 12, 6 million.1The original state of Sudan was ... -
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 ... -
Food security and local government in South Africa: the role of municipalities in a food systems approach.
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Realising the right to food in South Africa requires more than an increase in food supply. Instead it requires the structural causes that give rise to food insecurity be addressed. This is argued to compel the state to ... -
Evaluating the legal framework of the hybrid court for South Sudan
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)The Republic of South Sudan became independent from the Republic of Sudan on 9 July 2011. South Sudan has an area of 644, 329 km2 and a total estimated population of around 12, 6 million.1The original state of Sudan was ... -
Recruitment and use of juvenile pirates as crimes against humanity
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Piracy attacks off the coast of the Horn of Africa have been on the rise in the recent years. According to a report by Ocean without Borders, although no vessels were hijacked by pirates off the coast of Somalia in 2017, ... -
Examining the effectiveness of the Malawian Financial Intelligence Authority in the fight against money laundering
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Money laundering (hereafter ML) is a multidisciplinary topic which has become important since the late 1980s. The term ‘laundering’ literally means ‘washing’ or ‘removing dirt’. It has been defined as the conversion of ... -
A revised role of good faith in the law of contract and employment contracts
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Good faith is an open ended concept which refers to fair and honest dealings. The function of this concept is to give expression to the community’s sense of what is fair, just and reasonable. The concept of good faith has ...
