Browsing Magister Legum - LLM (Public Law and Jurisprudence) by Issue Date
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Shadows of the past: chances and problems for the Herero in claiming reparations from multinationals for past human rights violations
(University of the Western Cape, 2002)The current situation regarding the accountabilty of transnational corporations, using the lawsuit of the Herero community of Namibia against two German corporations that were involved in the German colonial enterprise ... -
The impact of cultural practices on the advancement of women in Africa: a study of Swaziland and South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2002)The impact of cultural practices on the advancement of women in Africa: a study of Swaziland and South Africa -
The child's voice in the Hague Convention: Does ascertaining the child's view realise the best interests of the child in legal and related proceedings in terms of the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction
(University of the Western Cape, 2002)No abstract available. -
Virginity testing: towards outlawing the cultural practical practice that violates our daughters
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)No abstract available. -
Competing water user sectors under a transformed South African water law: the role of local government, with a case study on the City of Cape Town Municipality
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)This thesis attempted to examine the enabling conditions of existing South African water law and its implementation by the appropriate authorities. The Cape Town Municipality's management over water supply and services is ... -
The impact of privatisation on socio-economic rights and services in Africa: the case of water privatisation in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)This study generally centres on the debate about the impact of privatisation on socio-economic rights and services. The specific objective of the study is to establish whether the privatisation of water services in South ... -
How can the voice of the child be adequately heard in family law proceedings
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)Child participation and the right of children to be heard in matters that directly affect them, including in judicial and administrative matters, is a right that is entrenched in a number of international and regional ... -
Decentralisation in SADC countries :transformation and challenges of decentralisation
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)This study focussed on the transformation of the institutions of local government from deconcentration, delegation to devolution. This transformation can be looked at starting with the institutions inherited from the ... -
The challenges posed by mandatory minimum sentence legislation in South Africa and recommendations for improved implementation
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)Generally the Courts have a discretion to impose sentence. Violent crime was rampant in South Africa. The response of the legislature in dealing with crime was to enact legislation in 1997 like sections 51 to 53 of the ... -
www.crimesagainstchildren.com: addressing child pornography via the internet in Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)The study focus on child pornography on the Internet as a manifestation of sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children. The debate centres around the exacerbated effect of child pornography on victims and subsequent ... -
Changing terms and conditions of employment in the South African labour relations arena -- the approach of the courts: A comparative analysis
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)This paper focused on how competing interests of employers and employees are accomodated in the South African Labour Relations arena. An analysis of the legislative framework was undertaken to establish how the legislation ... -
How can Africa attract foreign direct investment, with specific reference to an investment strategy within Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)This research focused primarily on certain bilateral agreements as well as relevant multilateral agreements that govern the world's investment system. Attention is given to governance in the world of foreign direct investment ... -
Commentary on South Africa's position regarding equal pay for work of equal value: a comparative perspective
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)This paper compared the South African concepts of pay equity and equal pay for work of equal value with those of industrialised countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and Canada. The study ... -
Outsourcing basic municipal services: policy, legislation and contracts
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)Municipalities in South Africa are increasingly outsourcing municipal services, including basic municipal services such as water and sanitation services and refuse collection and disposal. The Constitution places onerous ... -
The place of women in the political sphere: a comparative study of Cameroon and South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)This thesis compared the status of women's political participation in Cameroon and South Africa through an assessment conducted against the backdrop key of international, regional and national human rights standards. The ... -
The role and functions of the Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land Act (PIE) in land reform in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)This thesis set out to determine the degree to which the Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land Act is in line with the objectives of South Africa's land reform policy with regard to the promotion ... -
Traditional leadership in South Africa: a critical evaluation of the constitutional recognition of customary law and traditional leadership
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)The main objectives of this study were to identify the role that customary law and traditional leadership can play, without compromising their current positions or future recognition through legislation, in creating a ... -
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 ... -
Requirements of industrial action in South Africa and Germany: a comparison
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)This paper investigated how the law of industrial action is shaped in South Africa and in Germany, which specific problems occur in South Africa and Germany, and how the different legal systems solve these problems. It ... -
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 ...
