Browsing Magister Philosophiae - MPhil (Law) by Title
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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 ... -
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. ... -
Evaluating the impact on the girl child through the criminal activities associated with the practice of ukuthwala
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)Ukuthwala is an ancient cultural practice that has been exercised in various parts of South Africa, especially in the Eastern Cape. It occurs in different communities and is informed by traditional beliefs. The man’s family ... -
An evaluation of the amended Temporary Employment Service Provisions in the South African Labour Relations Act
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The exceptions to patent rights under the WTO-TRIPS agreement : where is the right to health guaranteed?
(University of the Western Cape, 2002)Health as the world affirmed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights more than fifty years ago, is a fundamental human right and an indispensable component of development under any economic policy model.2 Poverty in ... -
Factoring as tool of financial inclusion in Kenya
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)A popular difficulty that all SMEs have had to face is limited access to finance. The fact that banks are not prepared to finance small businesses, has exacerbated the existing 'financing gap' in the small and medium-sized ... -
From Yugoslavia to Sierra Leone: advantages and shortcomings of the ad-hoc tribunals and the hybrid courts
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)In this Mini thesis, I compare the advantages of the hybrid courts with the international ad-hoc tribunals, arguing that the potential of the hybrid courts to work successfully is much greater than that of the ad-hoc ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
The impact of agricultural subsidies on the policy of agricultural exports in South Africa within the context of WTO jurisprudence
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)The aim of the research is to establish how trade distorting agricultural subsidies have impacted South Africa’s agricultural exports. The research will explore trade distorting subsidies and how South Africa’s trade ... -
The impact of foreign direct investment on the environment: A case study of the mining sector in Congo Brazzaville
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)The impact of foreign direct investment (FDI), national or local investment on the environment is experienced all around the world. In Indonesia, for instance, multinational companies’ production trends indicate that the ... -
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 ... -
The impact of the Bali agreement on the Doha round stalemate with particular reference to the interests of developing and least developed countries
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)The problem that this Research Paper is aiming to examine is whether the Bali Agreement has successfully impacted on the consensus pitfalls and the Doha Round stalemate as shown in the background to the study. -
The importance of corporate governance in South African family-owned companies : effects of ownership and board composition on performance
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The importance of documentation for the protection of unaccompanied and separated migrant children and the realisation of access to socio-economic rights: An assessment of the participation and roles of stakeholders
(University of Western Cape, 2021)This paper reports on the findings of a study on the importance of documentation for unaccompanied separated migrant children on South African soil. The objectives of the study is to identify what the international and ... -
The independence of the national prosecuting authority of South Africa : fact or fiction?
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) is critical in the proper functioning of South Africa’s criminal justice system and upholding of the rule of law. And for it to play this critical role it must be independent from ... -
The influence of section 78 of the companies act 71 of 2008 on personal Liability insurance taken out by directors of companies
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)In order to understand the context of the research paper, a brief discussion has to be made as to the important fact that a director has to be appointed in a role to assist with the decision-making in running of a company.1 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
International humanitarian law violations occurring within the occupied Palestinian territories during the years 1982-2012
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)The purpose of this mini-thesis is to address International Humanitarian Law (IHL) violations occurring within the Occupied Palestinian Territories relative to the protection of civilian persons in time of war. Importantly, ...