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Local Government in Tanzania: does the local government law give autonomy to local government
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)
Despite a highly centralised system of government, Tanzania, has attempted several measures aimed at achieving decentralisation of its immense powers to allow people to have a say on matters affecting their respective areas ...
When does the conduct of an employer infringe on an employee's constitutional right to privacy when intercepting or monitoring electronic communications?
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)
The Regulation of Interception of Communications and Provision of Communication Related Information Act 70 of 2002 (RICA) that regulates the monitoring of electronic communications has not yet been tested by our courts. ...
The impact of 9/11 on the South African anti-terrorism legislation and the constitutionality thereof
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
This paper aimed at analysing what was South Africa's response to its international obligations regarding the 9/11 events and how does such response comply with the country's constitutional framework. This study gave a ...
The right of sexual minorities under the African human rights system
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)
The protection of the rights of sexual minorities in Africa is a controversial issue. It is not unusual to find newspaper reports on gross violations suffered by this minority group. Gays and lesbians are victims of violence, ...
World Bank governance conditionality, sovereignty of borrowing states and effectiveness of investment loans: an analysis of the Chad-IBRD loan agreement
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)
Thirty years after it has achieved its independence, the Republic of Chad, which has faced a long political instability, decided to exploit its oil resources in order to achieve its development objectives. Owing to the ...
The plight of internally displaced persons (IDPs) during armed conflict: the case of Sudan and Somalia
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)
The plight of internally displaced persons (IDPs)in Sudan and Somalia constitutes one of the greatest human tragedy of our time since the end of the Cold War. The concept of IDPs is immense and growing. This research paper ...
The criminalisation of trading in influence in international anti-corruption laws
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)
This paper will analyse critically the main sources, namely UNCAC, the African Union Convention on Prevention and Combating Corruption (AU Convention), the Southern African Development Community Protocol against Corruption ...
The constitutionality of using deadly force against a fleeing suspect for purposes of arrest
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)
The advent of the supreme Constitution signaled the beginning of an era during which the South African legal system must be intolerant to human rights violations. All laws and conduct must conform to the Constitution. If ...
A legal response to child trafficking in Africa: A case study of South Africa and Benin
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)
Human trafficking has emerged over the past three decades as an issue of considerable concern for the international community, and governments around the world have committed themselves to enacting legislation to combat ...
Agricultural sector: the role of foreign direct investment (FDI) in the creation of an integrated agriculture sector in Nigeria
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)
This research recommended ways in which Nigeria could unlock constraints to commercialization and investment in the Nigerian agricultural sector for sustained economic growth, enhanced food security, increased competitiveness ...