Law
Recent Submissions
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Integration of refugees in South Africa: a critique of the law and state practice
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2020-07)This thesis discusses the integration of refugees in South Africa and evaluates law and state practice in this regard. Refugees continue to exist and constitute a global challenge. They exist due to civil unrests, ethnic ... -
Realising undocumented immigrant children's right to a basic education in South Africa in accordance with international law
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2024)Many people in Africa are moving to countries that offer them prospects of peace, economic stability, and protection from political violence. South Africa is one of the most attractive destinations due to its relatively ... -
The role of local government in the regulation of climate change mitigation via energy sector reform in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2023-09)South Africa’s high levels of GHG emissions can be traced to Eskom’s fossil-fuel powered electricity provision that are localised within cities. Given this, one would have thought that cities (through local government) ... -
An assessment of Botswana's compliance with regional trade agreements with specific reference to trade policy
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2023)The study assessed Botswana’s compliance with regional trade agreements with specific reference to trade policy. The importance of this study is to evaluate whether Botswana’s trade policy complies with its regional ... -
Proving the existence of unregistered customary marriages in deceased estates: challenges of the MBU 16 form
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2023-10)Post-apartheid South Africa has seen the recognition of polygamous and monogamous customary marriages through the enactment of theReform of Customary Law of Succession and Regulation of Related Matters Act 11 of 2009. ... -
In pursuit of 'sustainable development': the role of regulation in balancing goals of environmental protection and increased electricity production in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2023-10)From the year 2008 to date, South Africa has experienced serious power (electricity) problems in which the country began to witness frequent power-cuts commonly referred to as 'load shedding'. The courts in South Africa ... -
The legal implications of customary law adoptions in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2023-10)Customary law is an integral part of South African law. Various pieces of legislation were enacted under the Constitution , resulting in the statutory regulation of certain aspects of customary law. The primary rationale ... -
The public domain and the legal protection of Indigenous Knowledge Systems
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2023)IKS stakeholders often debate the divide between indigenous and other knowledge systems. IP rightsholders seek advice on how they can strengthen and secure their proprietary rights or broaden the public domain, while ... -
A comparative statutory analysis of the collaboration and cooperation between the South African Reserve Bank and other financial regulatory bodies under the Financial Sector Regulation Act 9 of 2017
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2023)The promotion, protection, maintenance and enhancement of financial stability and market integrity in South Africa relies on effective and adequate cooperation and collaboration arrangements between the South African ... -
Intercountry adoption and the South African child's right to culture
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2023)For a long time, South African children have been preferred for inter-country adoption over in-country adoption or local alternative child-welfare systems. The child's cultural right has often been interpreted to be ... -
Maritime cybersecurity Risk Management in the Fourth industrial revolution
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2023)"No abstract" -
Protection from liability : force majeure events in international contracts
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2023)Each of the contracting parties are instinctively under the impression that the other party will perform their obligations in terms of the contract faithfully and satisfactorily.1 Despite this assumption, the possibility ... -
Evaluating the development of patent protection afforded to pharmaceutical products under the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights, 1994 as amended on 23 January 2017
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2023)The rate of globalisation is increasing, and the rate of pandemic-causing viruses is rising alongside it. Since the commencement of international travel, from ancient merchant ships carrying different strains of plague, ... -
A Critical Analysis of the Role of Administrative Action in the Customs and Excise Act 91 of 1964
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2023)"No abstract" -
Examining the legal protection of illegal immigrants under South African labour law
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2023)Illegal labour migration remains a persistent issue in South Africa, as it has challenged and reshaped the South African labour law from previously what it was. The infamous decision of Discovery Health and Kylie cases ... -
The elimination of discrimination against women in the composition of company boards by application of the King IV Report on Corporate Governance
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2023)"No abstract" -
Exploring the legal complexities of the reparations mandate of the International Criminal Court under Article 75(1) and (2) of the Rome Statute: a jurisprudential critique
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2023)The traditional approach to ensuring justice for victims of serious crimes has always been about the prosecution and punishment of perpetrators. The adoption of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court in ... -
The recognition of euthanasia and physicianassisted suicide in South African law
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2023)This study assesses the current legal position of euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide in South Africa and the possibility of legalizing the two practices. Currently, the legal position of euthanasia and physician-assisted ... -
A critical analysis of labour leg islation on sexual harassment in the workplace
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2023)There is a recurring problem of sexual harassment in South African workplaces. The disclosures in 2017 and 2018 social media campaign of “#MeToo #Notokay #NotInMyName” demonstrates that there is a high rate of sexual ... -
An analysis of judicial functions of traditional leaders in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2023)Traditional leadership has played a vital role in establishing social cohesion, peace, and harmony in communities for a long time. Traditional leaders resolve disputes through traditional courts (makgotla or inkundla), as ...