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An analysis of the South African legal framework applicable to the arrest and detention of immigrants due to their illegal status
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
The word ‘immigration’ is derived from the word ‘immigrant’ and denotes the act of a foreign national person entering a country to attain permanent residence.1 The correlative term ‘emigration’ denotes the act of such ...
Workplace bullying: An evaluation of the legal framework on workplace bullying in South Africa: Need for reform
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Workplace bullying is often associated with negative acts such as harassment, discrimination
and victimisation,1 which is the reason that legal certainty is required, for protection against
such conduct. Consequently, ...
The role of criminal prosecution in curbing xenophobic attacks in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Xenophobic attacks on foreign nationals are not a new phenomenon in South Africa. It is endemic and persistent. Notwithstanding these realities, very little is known in the public domain about the criminal justice responses ...
The role of citizens in the fight against corruption in Kenya
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Corruption in Kenya is so endemic that there is hardly any stigma attached to it. Despite the numerous institutional and legislative anti-corruption interventions, corruption still has a firm grip upon Kenya. The effects ...
The voting rights of mentally unsound or disorderly citizens and persons detained involuntarily under the mental health care act
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
South Africa is a diverse country that plays host to various minority groups. By a minority
group I mean a subordinate group whose members have significantly less power or control
over their lives than members of a ...
The effect of a constitution and bill of rights on abortion in South Africa: A comparative study
(University of the Western Cape, 1995)
This dissertation explores the effect that, the new democratic order could have on the abortion laws of South Africa. In particular, it investigates how the Transitional Constitution with its Bill of Rights may impact, on ...
The situs of the registered trade mark right in South African law considered in the light of parallel importation
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)
National trade mark registers exist in most jurisdictions around the world despite the demands of international trade in the global economy', the global economy being reputed to abhor all barriers to trade such as those ...
The world trade organisation (WTO) and its dispute settlement system - political and legal implications for South Africa.
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)
ln this mini thesis, I explore the new WTO Dispute Settlement System in relation to developing countries' and South Africa's access to this system. I argue that this new system, as a rule based system allows for greater ...
"The duties of states under international and constitutional law to secure rights of access to water and to protect water sources in situations of armed conflicts"
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)
Water is the basis of our life and without it human beings cannot live for more than a few days. Nearly every function of our body depends on sufficient water. It is for this reason that the lack of access to clean water ...
The implications of the African continental free trade area on existing regional economic communities in Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)
Countries world over are employing different strategies to grow their economies and
improve the living standards of their people. Among the initiatives being employed is
regional economic integration. Regional economic ...