Browsing Magister Legum - LLM (Mercantile and Labour Law) by Title
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Financial freedom in mobile money: the role of the central bank in Zimbabwe
(University of the Western Cape, 2020-04-19)This paper analyses how the Zimbabwean economic history has led to the perception and attitude of the population towards the financial industry. It has been blighted by extremes to the extent that in 2008 the Zimbabwe ... -
Foreign direct investment in Cameroon: establishing effective investment regulations
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) began as a worldwide phenomenon in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Even then, it formed only a small portion of foreign investments for decades, as a greater percentage took the form of ... -
Freedom of association and union security arrangements in the republic of South Africa and the Federal Republic of Germany
(University of the Western Cape, 1997)In the history of labour relations, trade unions have played a major role in protecting the rights of employees and improving their working conditions. They have defended their members against exploitation by employers. ... -
Harmonisation of corporate governance laws in the Southern African Development Community
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)In terms of the SADC Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan (RISDP), the main objective of the community is to achieve a monetary union through the creation of a regional central bank by 2016 and adoption of a ... -
The implementation of the socio-economic rights provisions of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights at the national level : a case study of Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)This mini-thesis examines the issue of the implementation of the socio-economic rights provisions of the African Charter on Human and Peoples‘ Rights (ACHPR) at the national level, in a case study of Democratic Republic ... -
Implications of patriarchal customs on the enjoyment of human rights by women and children in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)This study argues that in South Africa, women and children lack sufficient knowledge about their human rights, specifically their cultural rights. Human rights are inherent in everyone simply because they are human. Human ... -
The implications of the African continental free trade area on existing regional economic communities in Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Countries world over are employing different strategies to grow their economies and improve the living standards of their people. Among the initiatives being employed is regional economic integration. Regional economic ... -
The importance of an effective institutional framework for the realisation of regional economic integration objectives: A case study of the East African Community (EAC).
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)The East African Commu1nity (EAC) was re-established on 30 November 1999 by the Republics of Kenya and Uganda and the United Republic of Tanzania1 signing the Treaty for the Establishment of the East African Community ... -
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 ... -
The importance of competition policy and law in managing foreign direct investment in the Tripartite Free Trade Area - lessons to be learnt from South Africa and the European Union
(The University of the Western Cape, 2017)With the coming into force of the Tripartite Free Trade Area (TFTA) and the anticipated increase in trade between TFTA members, the need to regulate multijurisdictional business transactions will likely create an anomaly, ... -
The income tax resident status of internet-based companies: when is South Africa their place of effective management?
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)In terms of the Income Tax Act 58 of 1962 (‘ITA’), taxpayers are liable to tax in the Republic of South Africa (‘SA’) on their worldwide revenue if they satisfy the test for residency within the meaning of the term ‘resident’ ... -
The infraction of the right to dignity on social media: the liability of the group administrator and the commenting users.
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Background: In recent times, it has been demonstrated that a huge chunk of the world’s population is on some form of social media. It is estimated that between 4.6 and 5 billion people out of the world's population use ... -
The interaction between trade and climate change law and policy : from potential conflict to mutual supportiveness
(Uiversity of the Western Cape, 2012)This paper explores the relationship between trade and climate change regimes, the potential areas of conflict, and what can be done to promote mutual gains. Apart from exploring the key issues and examining the conceptual ... -
The intersection between labour and immigration law in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)This thesis is focused on the rights of migrants in South Africa and how those rights are affected and intersect with the rights of migrants in terms of Immigration law or the respective laws which govern migrants. Migrants ... -
Invesment law in a globalised enviroment: A proposal for a new foreign direct invesment regime in Zimbabwe
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Most developed countries that enjoy the lion's share of foreign investment do not have domestic legal frameworks on foreign direct investment. This is because investors are attracted by a holistic picture of these countries. ... -
Invisible children: the rights of domestic child workers in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)This research paper focuses on the violation of the rights of children aged 16–17 who are school dropouts and employed as domestic workers in South Africa. This is a violation of their rights and occurs in their employment ... -
Irregular appointments relating to promotion posts in South African public schools
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)This research aims to illustrate that the education sector has not managed to circumvent unfair labour practices, specifically in its appointment processes relating to promotion posts. I use literature and case law to prove ... -
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 ... -
Legal reform of oil and gas law in Tanzania in relation to foreign direct investment
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)The objective of this study is to analyse the law relating to exploration and production of oil and gas in Tanzania in relation to the protection of FDI. The analysis will be based on the international standards for the ...