Faculty of Law: Recent submissions
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Women's access to land in Uganda
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)The thesis analysed the Ugandan policy and legal framework on women’s land rights vis-à-vis the regional and international legal and policy framework, to identify the gaps, progress and the way forward. Four objectives ... -
The impact of foreign direct investment on the environment: A case study of the mining sector in Congo Brazzaville
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)The impact of foreign direct investment (FDI), national or local investment on the environment is experienced all around the world. In Indonesia, for instance, multinational companies’ production trends indicate that the ... -
The rights of children living with their incarcerated mothers in South African prisons
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Children living in South African prisons with their incarcerated mothers continue to experience the harsh conditions experienced by their mothers when they were innocent. The Department of Correctional Services responsible ... -
The constitutional status and role of selected chapter 9 institutions
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)The centuries of colonialism and apartheid that preceded the democratic transition in South Africa were characterised by such large-scale violations of human rights that the United Nations declared apartheid an international ... -
Ubuntu and the South African Law of Contract with particular reference to the common law Contract of Employment
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)The concept of ubuntu has exercised the minds of many philosophers and jurists in recent times. This arises from the fact that the concept has many facets to it – etymological, linguistic, ethical and juridical – all of ... -
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 ... -
"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 ... -
Safeguarding the right to freedom from arbitrary detention in Cameroon
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)Arbitrary detention is a human rights violation. Its complete eradication is a major concern to the international community. The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) is the main treaty that protects ... -
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 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 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 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 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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
A critical analysis of the process of appointing the national police commissioner of South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)The aim of this study is to critically dissect the current mechanism of appointing the NPC, and in return to propose a set of recommendations toward amendment of that mechanism. South Africa is recognized as a country with ... -
Juvenile liability in armed conflicts: Determining the age of criminal responsibility for crimes relevant to International Humanitarian Law
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)International Law in general seems to saunter on the vague lines of the minimum age of criminal responsibility in armed conflicts. For example, in terms of International Human Rights Law (IHRL), as provided in the Geneva ... -
Fighting corruption in the energy sector in Tanzania
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)This study contributes to understanding the governance challenges that impact on Tanzania’s future as a petroleum producing state. It considers corruption, which has fuelled insecurity, violence, and poverty in most of the ... -
An analysis of the challenges in curbing and combatting Covid-19 related money laundering threats and vulnerabilities in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Earth is confirmed to be the only planet in the entire known universe perfectly located and resourced to host earthly life as we know it.1 It is indeed a phenomenon to behold. South Africa, often referred to as the Rainbow ...