Browsing PER: 2021 Volume 24 by Issue Date
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Mainstreaming black women into managerial positions in the South African Corporate Sector in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR)
(PER/PELJ, 2021)The active participation of Black South African women in the corporate sector is essential for the achievement of equity and diversity. Since 1994 the sector has failed to promote black women into managerial positions ... -
Reflecting on the role and impact of the Constitutional Value of uBuntu on the concept of Contractual Freedom and Autonomy in South Africa
(PER/PELJ, 2021)Private parties have the freedom and autonomy to enter into a contract. This autonomy is deeply rooted in their dignity and personal liberties. Private individuals, in furtherance of their autonomy and freedom to enter ... -
Social protection instruments and women workers in the informal economy : a Southern African perspective
(PER/PELJ, 2021)The world of work has changed and in some instances a realisation now exists that certain forms of work are a reality and not a passing occurrence, and it is of the utmost importance that international regulation provides ... -
Altering the human genome : mapping the genome editing regulatory system in South Africa
(PER/PELJ, 2021)Novel therapeutic strategies using genome editing technologies, such as CRISPR-Cas9 are revolutionising the way in which diseases can be prevented and treated in the future. Consequently, a global debate has emerged ... -
An analysis of the "National Security Interest" provision in terms of section 18A of the Competition Act 89 of 1998
(PER/PELJ, 2021)This contribution examines the implications of the "national security provision" in terms of section 18A of the Competition Act 89 of 1998 as inserted by section 14 of the Competition Amendment Act 18 of 2018. The effect ... -
Deterministic application of Process-centric Law to the System-centric Requirements of Procurement Procedures
(PER/PELJ, 2021)South Africa's public procurement system is accorded constitutional status, establishing fundamental requirements for the operation of the system. The application of these constitutional system requirements and their ... -
DNA evidence as the basis for conviction
(PER/PELJ, 2021)The sufficiency of DNA evidence alone, with regard to convicting accused persons, has been interrogated and challenged in criminal cases. The availability of offender databases and the increasing sophistication of crime ... -
The Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 and Parol Evidence
(PER/PELJ, 2021)The conflict between the objectives of the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 – to protect consumers and ensure accessible and transparent redress – and the purpose of the parol evidence rule – to exclude extrinsic ... -
Data commercialisation in the South African Health Care Context
(PER/PELJ, 2021)Realisation of the value and the commercialisation potential of data is gaining exponential momentum. The combination of historical data exploitations and the use of technologies that allow for the triangulation of data ... -
Warrantless search and seizures by the South African Police Service : weighing up the right to privacy versus the prevention of crime
(PER/PELJ, 2021)The constitutional right to privacy is enshrined in section 14 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996. It is premised on the notion that all persons should be protected from intrusions on their privacy ... -
Exempting Health Research from the Consent Provisions of POPIA
(PER/PELJ, 2021)The Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (hereafter POPIA) has the potential to disrupt health research in South Africa. While the legal status quo is that broad consent by research participants is acceptable, ... -
The legal operation of liens : theory and practice
(PER/PELJ, 2021)The legal operation of liens has been the source of academic debates for many years. Liens are traditionally classified as enrichment liens and debtor-and-creditor liens (contractual liens). In the instance of an ... -
Nobody can really afford Legal Services : the price of justice in Namibia
(PER/PELJ, 2021)Nobody (except for the privileged few) can afford legal services in Namibia. In the light of this dawning awareness, how should the government and other stakeholders design the legal profession so that the greatest ... -
A duty perspective on the Hate Speech Prohibition in the Equality Act
(PER/PELJ, 2021)In November 2019 the Supreme Court of Appeal in Qwelane v South African Human Rights Commission ruled that section 10(1) of the Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Act (Equality Act) 4 of 2000, ... -
Interpretation of wills - does Endumeni case apply
(PER/PELJ, 2021)This article argues that the general approach to documentary interpretation articulated in Natal Joint Municipal Pension Fund v Endumeni Municipality 2012 4 SA 593 (SCA) (Endumeni) applies also to the interpretation of ... -
The development of cryptocurrencies as a payment method in South Africa
(PER/PELJ, 2021)The use of currency as a medium of exchange for goods and services is essential in our daily lives. The concept of currency evolved from bartering to the use of coins and notes and now to the current digital age as the ... -
Key considerations for traditional residential Universities intending to offer Bachelor of Laws (LLB) through the distance mode of tuition : a case study
(PER/PELJ, 2021)This case study aims to provide key considerations that traditional residential universities should consider when deciding to offer a distance tuition programme alongside an existing contact tuition programme. The University ... -
Estate planning and wills across borders : sometimes a quagmire in the making
(PER/PELJ, 2021)In this article a synoptic evaluation is made in respect of the estate planning and wills of South African nationals working, investing or living in foreign jurisdictions, in the broader context of globalisation and ... -
South Africa's journey to climate change regulation : Earthlife Africa Johannesburg v Minister of Environmental Affairs 2017 2 All SA 519 (GP)
(PER/PELJ, 2021)Concerns over climate change are increasingly reaching an urgent level. Many countries have begun focusing their efforts on mitigating its devastating impact. At the same time countries need to ensure their economic growth ... -
Reviewing the Speaker's decision : a brief synopsis of UDM v Speaker of the National Assembly 2017 5 SA 300 (CC)
(PER/PELJ, 2021)In United Democratic Movement v Speaker of the National Assembly 2017 5 SA 300 (CC), the Constitutional Court set out certain factors that the Speaker of the National Assembly must consider when deciding the manner in ...