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South African company law in the fourth industrial revolution: does artificial intelligence create a need for legal reform?
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)Across the world, the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR)1 is disrupting the law.2 The 4IR has specifically disrupted commercial law in areas such as banking,3 competition,4 consumer protection,5 contract,6 insurance,7 ... -
The South African law of trusts with a view to legislative reform
(University of the Western Cape., 2016)More than twenty years have passed since the Trust Property Control Act 57 of 1988 came into operation. Although the Act provided context, clarity and regulation in certain areas of trust law, it is apparent that there ... -
The South African legislative response to cybercrime
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)As the world moves into a hyper-connected global society with near universal access to the internet, cybercrime has become a global challenge. The problems embedded in the issue of cybercrime are at least twofold. Firstly, ... -
The South African military aerospace industry: An overview of the special defence account more commmonly known as 'The South African Arms Deal'
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)The paper focuses specifically on the South African Military Aerospace Industry as most of the weapons procured under the arms deal were military aircraft. Taking into account the numerous social needs of South Africa, the ... -
South Africa’s utilisation of the world trade organisations instruments in the protection of the textile and poultry industries
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)The World Trade Organisation (WTO) is the only global international organisation dealing with the rules of trade between nations.1 The WTO agreements uphold certain principles; one such principle is the rule of the ... -
South frica’s non-ratification of the United Nations convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG), wisdom or folly, considering the effect of the status quo on international trade
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods 1980 (CISG) seeks to provide a standard uniform law for international sales contracts. This research paper analyses the rationale behind South ... -
South-African german centre transnational criminal justice and crime prevention: An international and African perspective
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Corruption is a global problem, which poses a serious threat to the development of countries and their people. Although its impact varies, all nations are facing the evils of corruption and, therefore, the international ... -
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the Millennium Development Goals: Can trade be the vehicle for achieving goal 8?
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)The objective of this research was to examine how SADC states can attain goal 8 of the Millennium Development Goals set up by the international community through the United Nations in the year 2000, using trade under the ... -
Space Debris and the BRICS countries: The role of international Environmental Law.
(University of Western Cape, 2019)Environmental Law is at the forefront of the global community and environmental protection and conservation is regarded as of the utmost importance.1 Outer Space is a unique, limited, and valuable resource. Outer space ... -
Special and differential treatment for trade in agriculture: does it answer the quest for development in African countries?
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)The research paper seeks to investigate the possible ways in which African countries can maximise their benefit from the existing special and differential treatment clauses for trade in agriculture, and, then, make ... -
Speculating WTO coverage and classification of emmission allowances created and generated by the Kyoto Protocol
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)The study is based on the views of different world authorities on the Kyoto protocol. The current legal status regarding the different opinions and arguments are also considered. This study is limited to defining what ... -
Statelessness and the rights of Children in Kenya and South Africa: A Human Rights Perspective
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Stateless children and those at risk of becoming stateless has been an ongoing issue both on a domestic level as well as internationally. In many African countries children face discriminatory and arbitrary nationality ... -
Statelessness as a failure of international law: a critical analysis of the effects of statelessness on gender rights
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Statelessness is a global human rights problem affecting a vast number of individuals, families and communities worldwide. The concept of statelessness comes to existence as a conflict that was created by international ... -
The state’s obligation to realise the socioeconomic rights of vulnerable groups: A case study of children on the Cape Flats
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)The Cape Flats is known for poverty, gangsterism, over population and a general lack of basic necessities. What is often overlooked is where this negative perception emanates from. Generational poverty is an existent issue ... -
A study of the employers attitudes towards matters stipulated in section 84 of the labour relations act no 66 of 1995 and how those relate to the objectives of the Bargaining Council for hairdressing trade, Cape Peninsula
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)The research conducted has been undertaken to engage the stakeholders to explore the possibility of establishing workplace forums. The gains of workplace forums with respect to sharing decision making is a distinct advantage ... -
Supervisory power of the Centre to Regions in South Africa and Ethiopia: a comparative analysis
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A surrogate mother’s post-birth contact with the family formed through surrogacy: a missed opportunity for South Africa or opening pandora’s box?
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)This dissertation assesses the suitability of South Africa’s current framework on post-birth contact in surrogacy law and explores whether it adequately protects the interests of all parties to the surrogacy agreement. ... -
Surviving genocide: A critical analysis of the long-term impact of the Herero and Nama genocides
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)The period 1904–1908 is historically significant among the Herero and Nama, as they still suffer from the impact of the genocide committed by the German colonisers. Nearly 80 per cent of the Otjiherero-speaking people and ... -
Sustainable Development Goal 6: A watershed moment for ensuring sustainable freshwater development and management?
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Water is at the very core of sustainable development, critical for a thriving people, planet and prosperity. Water is regarded as a public good which is fundamental for health and life. Water is so important that it was ...