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The duty to disclose personal financial interest and its implications on good corporate governance and company efficiency with specific reference to SOC’s
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)
The common law duties have been preserved by the partial codification of the duties of directors in terms of the Companies Act of 2008 (‘2008 Act’). One such duty is the duty to disclose personal financial interest in terms ...
The dispute prevention and resolution systems in Namibia
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)
The resolution of disputes, including unfair dismissal disputes under the Labour Act 2007 is being criticised for being too complex, inefficient, protracted, expensive, and highly legalistic. This thesis would denote that ...
The disclosure of information on medical certificates and the impact on the right to privacy
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)
Chapter 2 of the Constitution contains the Bill of Rights, which ‘enshrines the rights of all people in our country and affirms the democratic values of human dignity, equality and freedom.’1 By rights being afforded to ...
Extension of social security to the informal hospitality industry workers in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)
The hospitality industry is one of the largest economic sectors in the world.1 As a result, it is one of the top employment contributors, with its Travel and Tourism sector accounting for an estimated 10.3% of global GDP, ...
The evolving role of the company secretary and its impact on corporate governance
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)
This research paper has examined whether and to what extent current legislation must be amended to make provision for the evolving role of the company secretary. The significance of the problem will be discussed by considering ...
Using fixed-term contracts of employment subsequent to the introduction of section 198 in the labour relations act 66 of 1995: A study of the technical and vocational education and training sector in South Africa.
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)
This study is encouraged by the fact that the field of labour law has drastically changed after enactment of
amendments in various labour legislation such as Employment Equity Act, Basic Conditions of Employment
Act and ...
A shareholder’s personal claim against directors for causing pure economic losses through diminution in share value: A South African critical analysis
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)
If a company is harmed by the behaviour of a director as a result of financial misstatements, shareholders may suffer the economic consequences in the form of a diminution in the value of their shares. Failure on directorship ...
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 ...
Exploring the concept of conciliation (ṣulḥ) as a method of alternative dispute resolution in Islamic law
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)
This research will chart and navigate the early stages in the development,
conceptualisation, and formulation of Islāmic law and the concept of ṣulḥ as a
mechanism of legal redress in Islāmic law (Sharī’a). The research ...
Evaluating the legal burden of good corporate governance on small and medium enterprises in South Africa in view of the Covid-19 pandemic
(University of Western Cape, 2021)
In simple terms corporate governance can be defined as a system by which companies are directed and controlled by its board of directors.1 Good Corporate Governance in a company is of prime importance as it ensure the ...