Browsing Magister Philosophiae - MPhil (Law) by Title
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Balancing the marine ecosystem through the protection of estuaries
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Estuaries are highly productive types of ecosystems worldwide and of considerable value, yet are some of the most degraded systems on earth. South African estuaries are widely distributed across the State and cover a ... -
Balancing trade remedies and preferential trade agreements: A South African experience
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Over the past decade countries have embraced globalisation. The depth and influence of globalisation has grown significantly since the 19th century. Globalisation has accelerated mainly due to increased integration in trade ... -
Can a multilateral agreement on investment reduce double tax treaty abuse in developing countries?
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Over the years, the world economy has experienced growth in foreign direct investments (FDI), with the role of developing countries becoming more evident as both recipients and investors alike. The proliferation of ... -
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” ... -
Collective bargaining, minimum labour standards and regulated flexibility in the South African clothing manufacturing sector: at the level of the national clothing bargaining council's Western Cape sub-chamber
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)In the context of a society in which there is an urgent need to create jobs, this research considers, firstly, whether the current labour regulatory environment is flexible enough to allow for an employment scenario that ... -
Comparative analysis of temporary employment services in South Africa, particularly labour brokers
(UWC, 2020)In the early 1990s, South Africa (SA) entered its democratic transition, which created expectations of a dramatic turnaround in the country’s economy.1 The readmission of SA to the global arena introduced the economy to ... -
Comparative analysis of temporary employment services in South Africa, particularly labour brokers
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)In the early 1990s, South Africa (SA) entered its democratic transition, which created expectations of a dramatic turnaround in the country’s economy.1 The readmission of SA to the global arena introduced the economy to ... -
A comparative study on dismissal by operation of law in terms of the Public Service Act: South Africa and Namibia
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)The right to fair dismissal in South Africa is prescribed in the Labour Relation Act 66 of 1995 as amended. Employees may only be dismissed on grounds of misconduct, incapacity and operational requirements. The requirements ... -
The constitutional status and role of selected chapter 9 institutions
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)The centuries of colonialism and apartheid that preceded the democratic transition in South Africa were characterised by such large-scale violations of human rights that the United Nations declared apartheid an international ... -
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. ... -
A critical analysis of South Africa’s approach to the complementarity principle under the Rome statute of the ICC
(University of Western Cape, 2021)The Rome Statute established the International Criminal Court (the ICC) in July 2002 and South Africa was one of the first signatories. South Africa incorporated this statute into its domestic law by enacting the Implementation ... -
A critical analysis of the African Union’s self-financing mechanism
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)In the process of describing the background to the problem, the author will in this section firstly, explain what the African Union (AU) has implemented, secondly, explain the relevant rules and regulations that need to ... -
A critical analysis of the financial regulation of private equity investments in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)Private equity is a critical vehicle of entrepreneurship development that is essential in reducing unemployment and boosting the economic growth of South Africa. There has, however, been a decline in private equity investment ... -
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 ... -
A critical appraisal of South Africa's voting patterns on resolutions of the United Nations Human Rights Council in the period 2008- 2010 and 2013-2015
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)Despite the fact that South Africa in terms of its Constitution and foreign policy believes in making human rights central to its activities, on many occasions in the UNHRC, it has been found voting opposite to these values. ... -
The debate on sexual minority rights in Africa: A comparative analysis of the situation in South Africa, Uganda, Malawi and Botswana'
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)Gays, lesbians,2 and laws that criminalise homosexuality3 in Africa have been the subject of heated public debate in recent times.a Criminalisation and attempts at re-criminalisation of homosexuality in some African ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Directors personal liability for irregular, wasteful and fruitless expenditure in South African (SA) state owned companies (SOC)
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)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 ...