Browsing Magister Philosophiae - MPhil (Law) by Issue Date
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Developing an Understanding of the factors related to the effective functioning of Community Health Committees in Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)This research aimed to investigate the factors related to the functioning of Community Health Committees in Nelston MandelaBay Municipality. It intended to elicit information on factors which promote and inhibit their ... -
Traditional leaders in South Africa: Yesterday, today and tomorrow
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)Traditional leaders were occupying communal political positions sanctified by cultural mores and values who enjoy the legitimacy of particular communities to direct their affairs. Their basis of legitimacy is tradition, ... -
Deductions from employees’ remuneration: seeking clarity in the law
(2009)Sectoral Determination 9,1 Wholesale and Retail Sector echoes the wording found in the Basic Conditions of Employment Act2 when it comes to the section pertaining to deductions from employees’ remuneration. It is unclear ... -
A study of the employers attitudes towards matters stipulated in section 84 of the labour relations act no 66 of 1995 and how those relate to the objectives of the Bargaining Council for hairdressing trade, Cape Peninsula
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)The research conducted has been undertaken to engage the stakeholders to explore the possibility of establishing workplace forums. The gains of workplace forums with respect to sharing decision making is a distinct advantage ... -
Is there a relation between the labour market regulation and the high unemployment rate in South Africa? an assessment of the south African labour market regulation
(2010)This research paper is a review of the assertion by some commentators that the regulation of the labour market is a cause of the high unemployment rate in South Africa. It starts by providing a historical background of ... -
Legal and institutional measures: key requirements for effective municipal budget oversight
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)In South Africa, municipal councils are accorded a legal status and authority of a deliberative legislative body. This is considered critical for the municipal council to establish appropriate structures, processes and ... -
Insulating municipal administration from instability caused by coalitions: a case study of the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)Instability in the administration of municipalities is a particularly serious problem in the Western Cape because of its large number of coalition councils. Coalitions have led to frequent changes in local governance and ... -
The role and effect of small arms in the recruitment of child soldiers in Africa: can the international law be strengthened?
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)It is an unfortunate and cruel reality that both government and armed groups used child soldiers during armed conflict. Child soldiers have become an integral part of government forces as well as insurgent groups in Africa ... -
The General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) and energy services liberalisation in the Southern African Development Community (SADC): issues and prospects
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)Increasing energy needs globally have recently led to an interest in effectively bringing energy services in the trading system. Energy services were part of the Uruguay Round of negotiations, whose main achievement was ... -
A critical analysis of the ministerial powers to appoint 'special interest' councillors in terms of Section 4 A of Zimbabwe's Urban Councils Act (2008)
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)Introduction: The appointment of special interest councillors in terms of section 4A of the Urban Councils Act has encountered much opposition from residents in many urban areas.8 The appointment has also attracted public ... -
Groundwater policy and law in South Africa and mainland Tanzania: a comparative study
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)Groundwater is a truly hidden resource that millions of lives depend on for survival. The importance of this resource cannot be accentuated enough, yet for generations it has been abused and misused. Groundwater forms an ... -
Does the blockade of Gaza constitute genocide?
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Can labour law succeed in reconciling the rights and interests of labour broker employees and employers in South Africa and Namibia?
(University of the Western Cape, 2013)The ever increasing regional and global trade competition has manifested itself in a growing number of non-standard forms of employment including the increasing use of "temporary employment services" (or “labour brokers” ... -
The impact of international trade reforms on agricultural exports in Sub-Saharan Africa (Case study: Cameroon, Ghana and Burkina Faso)
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)Sub-Saharan African countries in general with particular reference to Ghana, Cameroon and Burkina Faso depend mostly on agriculture which is seen as the main source of income. Agriculture provides income for a large ... -
Employee participation in decision making in the mining sector
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)The main objective of this research is to asses the effectiveness of the channels (collective bargaining and workplace forums) created by the LRA for employee‟s participation in decision making in the mining sector. ... -
Employee participation in decision making in the mining sector
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)The main objective of this research is to asses the effectiveness of the channels (collective bargaining and workplace forums) created by the LRA for employee‟s participation in decision making in the mining sector. Problems ... -
The Role of provinces in the use of interventions in terms of Section 139(1)(A)-(C) of the constitution
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)The fragmented approach of provinces in the use of legislation and policies, coupled with the uncertainty of key terms in the context of section 139(1) of the Constitution, have resulted in provincial executives not being ... -
Cooperative government in South Africa : examining enforcement mechanisms for municipalities to comply with South Africa’s water regulatory framework
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)There is overwhelming evidence that South Africa’s rivers are heavily polluted, a situation which is attributable to a large degree to poorly functioning and inefficiently managed waste water treatment works in municipalities. ... -
International business law and legal certainty : the need for South Africa to assent to the convention of international sale of goods
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)This study seeks to provide answers on whether South Africa should ratify the Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG), in the light of promoting legal certainty and International trade. In order ...
