Browsing Magister Legum - LLM (Public Law and Jurisprudence) by Author "Faculty of Law"
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Globalisation and work regulation in South Africa
Fomosoh, Raymond Awa (University of the Western Cape, 2009)This research paper examines the different forms of employment patterns that have emerged as a result of globalisation as well as the mechanisms that have been used by the legislator to accommodate those in non-standard ... -
Granting intellectual property rights on life forms and processes: does it ensure food security? A developing country perspective
Chekol, Abebe Abebayehu (University of the Western Cape, 2005)This study critically investigated the argument whether intellectual property rights over life forms and processes would ensure food security. It only considered the issue from the perspective of developing countries, as ... -
Harmful traditional practices, (male circumcision and virginity testing of girls) and the legal rights of children
Le Roux, Lucinda (University of the Western Cape, 2006)In South Africa the practice of virginity testing is most prevalent in KwaZulu-Natal amongst the Zulu and Xhosa. Proponents of the practice claim that some of the benefits include the prevention of the spread of HIV/Aids ... -
Harmonization of SACU trade policies in the tourism & hospitality service sectors
Masuku, Gabriel Mthokozisi Sifiso (University of the Western Cape, 2009)The general objective of the proposed research is to do a needs analysis for the tourism and hospitality industries of South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho and Swaziland. This will be followed by an alignment of these ... -
HIV in the workplace: a critical investigation into the present legislative protection afforded to the HIV positive employee
Poggenpoel, Jerome Mark (University of the Western Cape, 2006)This thesis examined to what extent the current legislation protects the HIV positive employee against unfair discrimination and dismissal. The study gave short medical background to HIV/AIDS and introduced HIV discrimination ... -
HIV testing from an African human rights system perspective: An analysis of the legal and policy framework of Botswana, Ethiopia and Uganda
Tadesse, Mizanie Abate (University of the Western Cape, 2007)The HIV/AIDS pandemic poses the greatest threat to Africa's efforts to achieve its full potential in the social, economical and political spheres. Cognizant of its devastating consequences, various mechanisms have been ... -
How can Africa attract foreign direct investment, with specific reference to an investment strategy within Africa
Philander, Graig Henry (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 ... -
How can the voice of the child be adequately heard in family law proceedings
Kassan, Daksha Gaman (University of the Western Cape, 2004)Child participation and the right of children to be heard in matters that directly affect them, including in judicial and administrative matters, is a right that is entrenched in a number of international and regional ... -
Human rights and the WTO: Incorporation or cooperation? Is there a need for an agreement on trade-related aspects of human rights?
Senona, Joseph M. (University of the Western Cape, 2005)The main objective of this paper was to explore and evaluate the viability of incorporating the promotion, enforcement and protection of human rights within the WTO agenda, mandate and framework. It further aimed to ... -
Humanitarian assistance in modern conflicts: neutral humanitarian aid under pressure
Krempel, Jörg (University of the Western Cape, 2006) -
The impact of 9/11 on the South African anti-terrorism legislation and the constitutionality thereof
Kokott, Katrin (University of the Western Cape, 2005)This paper aimed at analysing what was South Africa's response to its international obligations regarding the 9/11 events and how does such response comply with the country's constitutional framework. This study gave a ... -
The impact of cultural practices on the advancement of women in Africa: a study of Swaziland and South Africa
Hlatshwayo, Sizakele Thembisile (University of the Western Cape, 2002)The impact of cultural practices on the advancement of women in Africa: a study of Swaziland and South Africa -
The impact of economic sanctions on the right to Health: a comparative study between South African and Iraq
Holmes, Nigel (University of the Western Cape, 2008)Under the United Nations Charter, the Security Council may decide what measures, not involving the use of armed force, are to be employed to give effect to its decisions and may call upon member States to apply such measures ... -
The impact of foreign direct investments on sustainable development in Africa: Can this contribute to poverty alleviation
Rugemalila, Irene Joas (University of the Western Cape, 2005)This study dealt with the impact of foreign direct investments on sustainable development in Africa in relation to poverty alleviation. The study aimed to show the link between these two areas and examine the impact of ... -
The impact of privatisation on socio-economic rights and services in Africa: the case of water privatisation in South Africa
Mwebe, Henry (University of the Western Cape, 2004)This study generally centres on the debate about the impact of privatisation on socio-economic rights and services. The specific objective of the study is to establish whether the privatisation of water services in South ... -
The Impact of Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism on the Right to Education
Kihara, Ivy Evonne Wanjiku (University of the Western Cape, 2010)After the 9/11 terrorist attacks in the United States of America, there has been a shift in the policies of many countries to combat terrorism. Terrorism has had a devastating effect on many citizens of the world. These ... -
The impact of the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights and the protocol on the Rights of Women on the South African judiciary
Ayalew, Assefa Getachew (University of the Western Cape, 2011) -
The impact of the Bill of Rights on African Customary Family Laws: a study of the rights of women in Malawi with some reference to developments in South Africa
Mwambene, Lea (University of the Western Cape, 2008) -
The impact of weaknesses in the Urban Councils Act on efficient and effective service delivery in urban local councils in Zimbabwe
Madzivanyika, Last (University of the Western Cape, 2011)This study focuses on the impact on service provision arising from uncertainties in the UC Act. There are serious problems with the delivery of basic services in urban areas: including frequent interruptions in water supply, ... -
Improving compliance with international human law by non-State armed groups in the Great Lakes region of Africa
Kaneza, Carine (University of the Western Cape, 2006)Currently, one of the most dramatic threats to human security is constituted by internal armed conflicts. In 1998, violent conflicts took place in at least 25 countries. Of these armed conflicts, 23 were internal, engaging ...