Browsing Magister Legum - LLM (Mercantile and Labour Law) by Issue Date
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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 ... -
A critical review of corporate governance reforms relating to South African state-owned enterprises
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)Corporate governance reform is an important aspect of broader reforms aimed at securing an environment attractive to both domestic and foreign investors and that enhances the benefits of investment to society. Of particular ... -
The market abuse control legislative regime of South Africa, Nigeria and the United Kingdom - an approach to regulation and monitoring in relation to certain aspects of the financial markets of South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)The regulation of market abuse is currently an ever evolving subject, to such an extent that it has been placed as a high priority for regulators worldwide.¹ The Financial Markets Act 19 of 2012 (FMA) of South Africa² ... -
Corporate governance failures in state-owned enterprises in Zimbabwe : an assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of the corporate governance structure
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)Corporate governance failures have been rampant in Zimbabwe’s state owned enterprises and it is necessary to assess if the measures in place are adequate to address the situation at hand. In-order to respond to the above, ... -
Tripartite Free Trade Agreement as a solution to increasing intra-African trade
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)Trade has been widely accepted as an important tool in spearheading economic growth and development. In many different parts of the world, countries have alleviated poverty and economically prospered through effective ... -
Revisiting Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs) in the 21st Century : a Kenyan and South African experience
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)BITs signed prior to the 21st century are problematic. Some countries with BITs signed during this period have since reviewed those BITs and taken action to address the disadvantages the BITs held for the host nation or ... -
Customs reform as a means to enhancing trade facilitation for increased market access : a South African perspective
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Mergers and acquisitions as a strategy for business growth : a comparative overview
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)This paper focuses on mergers and acquisitions as tools for business growth, how these have come into existence, their strengths, and mainly the reasons for their failure. Taking a closer look on how these have emerged in ... -
Critical analysis of the insider trading framework of Tanzania
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)This study is on the insider trading framework of Tanzania. The researcher has made enquiries whether the Tanzania legal framework governing insider trading provides strong enough enforcement mechanisms, including remedies ... -
A critical analysis of how the courts apply the standard of reasonableness in reviewing arbitration awards
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Regional integration of financial services regulation and supervision in the Southern African Development Community
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)The purpose of this research is to examine the legal and institutional framework of financial services supervision and regulation in SADC. In doing so the study will probe the various models of financial services regulation ... -
Developing a regional competition regulatory framework in the Southern African Development Community (SADC)
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)This study aims to evaluate the prospective benefits and challenges of developing a regional competition regulatory framework in SADC. Further, the study seeks to identify important lessons from the EU and COMESA that ... -
The Reform of Namibia’s Cross-Border Insolvency Framework
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)This paper argues that there is a need for an improved cross-border insolvency regime as the common law principles applied in Namibia are outdated and thus ill-equipped to deal with present-day complex issues of cross-border ... -
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 ... -
Compliance with international standards on compensation for occupational injuries and diseases by Zimbabwe and South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)This mini thesis provides a comparative study on two Member States of the ILO. These are, namely: South Africa and Zimbabwe. The purpose of this research is to find out whether Zimbabwe and South Africa are complying with ... -
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 ... -
Protection of pregnant employees in the South African workplace : a labour law perspective
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)The Constitution of South Africa lists pregnancy as a prohibited ground for discrimination. The South African labour law regime likewise makes provision for the protection of women and pregnant employees in the workplace. ... -
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 ... -
Transformative provisions of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities : International Labour Organisation conventions and South African law relating to an employee with an acquired disability returning to work
(Universityof the Western Cape., 2015)South Africa has a total population of 52.98 million of which roughly 7.5% have a disability. In relation to the population of persons with disabilities, the Department of Labour reports that 0.9% of the workforce consists ...