Browsing Magister Legum - LLM (Mercantile and Labour Law) by Subject "South Africa"
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Addressing the social protection deficits for waste declaimer’s in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Globally, social protection is an important aspect of creating a well-functioning labour market that promotes decent working conditions and alleviates poverty.1 Social protection is crucial in both living and working ... -
The admissibility and evidential weight of electronic evidence in South African legal proceedings: a comparative perspective
(University of the Western Cape, 2013)This research will analyse legislation, case law, law commission papers and reports, as well as academic commentary on electronic evidence in South Africa, Canada and England. A comparative analysis will be conducted in ... -
An analysis of trademark infringement by dilution under South African law
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)The rights relating to a trademark are said to be found in the fact that proprietors have acquired goodwill and a repute in their mark. Trademark law has always protected that aspect of what a trademark embodied, inter ... -
The application of the business judgment rule in fundamental transactions and insolvent trading in South Africa : foreign precedents and local choices
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The appointment of a SARS official as facilitator in alternative dispute resolution proceedings: is it a violation of a taxpayer’s right under section 34 of the Constitution?
(2024)In each year of assessment, qualifying taxpayers are, by virtue of the relevant provisions of the Income Tax Act 58 of 1962 read with the Tax Administration Act 28 of 2011 (‘TAA’), required to submit an income tax return ... -
Appraisal of South Africa’s legislative adoption of the twin-peaks system in light of international experiences
(University of Western Cape, 2021)The 2007-2008 global financial crisis demonstrated the weakness of a light-touch financial regulatory system. The global financial crisis thus formed the basis for countries to reconsider a model of financial regulation ... -
An assessment of the laws that aim to protect employees against discrimination on the ground of disability: a comparative analysis
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)South Africa is known for its history of unfair discrimination. During apartheid persons with disabilities, women and black people were subjected to unfair discrimination and research shows that this is still the case. ... -
The changing face of collective bargaining
(University of the Western Cape, 2001)The International Labour Office submitted that Collective bargaining is an evolving social institution, subject to continuing process of change and growth. As practiced today in many countries, it is far different from the ... -
China in Africa: neocolonialism or mutual relationship?
(University of the Western Cape, 2024)As China’s investment in Africa continues to show unprecedented growth, 1questions are being raised about many aspects, including the infrastructure for ordering economic relations. The principal legal instruments that ... -
A comparative analysis of community mediation as a tool of transformation in the litigation systems of South Africa and the United States of America
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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 ... -
Corporate criminal liability in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Criminal law defines certain standards of human behaviour as crimes, which is inherently linked to culpability and requires proof of an accused's mental state and is enforced through a system of state punishment. As a ... -
Corporate social responsibility in South Africa : how corporate partnerships can advance the sustainability agenda
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is not a new issue. There has and will always be the need for organisations to make profits and the needs of society. CSR has been considered more strongly than ever since the early ... -
A critical analysis of how the courts apply the standard of reasonableness in reviewing arbitration awards
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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 ... -
A critique of the SADC region’s regulatory response measures to the Covid-19 pandemic, paying special attention to travel restriction measures and their effect on food security
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)The transition in the economy around the globe has led many countries to pursue integration at various levels. The importance of regional integration is highly noted in various parts of the world, with the most successful ... -
Cryptocurrency intermediation in Africa: towards a regulatory framework for cryptocurrency intermediaries
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)There is a lot of speculation regarding potential benefits that the adoption of cryptocurrency use and cryptocurrency intermediation may have for the African continent due to the macro-economic instability of African ... -
Customs reform as a means to enhancing trade facilitation for increased market access : a South African perspective
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Directors Personal Liability for Irregular, Wasteful and Fruitless Expenditure in South African (SA) State owned Companies (SOC).
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)Directors of companies are the forerunners in overseeing and strategically managing a company.1 The Companies Act 71 of 2008 (the Companies Act) gives the board of directors the legislative obligation for a company to be ... -
The Effect of Social Media on the Employment Relationship: Can an employer use a social media post by an employee to initiate disciplinary proceedings against that employee with a view to dismissal?
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)Over the past few years, there has been a noticeable increase of cases that the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) has dealt with relating to dismissal for social media posts by employees. Employees ...