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The limitation of the educator's right to strike by the child's right to basic education
(VerLoren Van Themaat Centre, 2012)Education is both a human right in itself and an indispensable means of realising other human rights. As an empowerment right, education is the primary vehicle by which economically and socially marginalised adults and ... -
Linking energy efficiency legislation and the agricultural sector in South Africa
(2017)There are different ways of measuring energy efficiency. Although there is no generally agreed definition of the concept, it should, however, always be approached according to particular circumstances and contexts. As such, ... -
"Local environmental governance" and the role of local government in realising section 24 of the South African constitution
(Juta Law, 2010)In South Africa, local government has been transformed in many respects since 1994. A total number of 283 municipalities now make up the local government sphere which is independent albeit inter-related in the bigger ... -
Local governance and Wetlands management : a tale of Harare City in Zimbabwe
(Springer, 2022)For years, urban scholars have underscored the value of pristine and functioning ecosystems, including urban wetlands, to human life. However, less well-understood is the role of local government (mainly urban municipalities) ... -
Local government indigent policies in the pursuit of social justice in South Africa through the lenses of Fraser
(Juta, 2014)The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 is committed to addressing the injustices of the past and to establishing a society based on social justice. This constitutional commitment is now firmly rooted both ... -
Local integration as a durable solution for refugees in South Africa
(Danubius University, 2016)In this paper we have examined the local integration as a durable solution for refugees to alleviate the daily challenges they encounter. Local integration is an economic, socio-cultural and legal process. It facilitates ... -
Lost in translation: is a spouse a spouse or a descendant (or both) in terms of the reform of Customary Law of Succession and Regulation of related matters act?
(Juta Law, 2012)The Customary Law of Succession Act took effect on 20 September 2010, more than 17 months after it was signed by the president. The noble intentions of the act, as stated in its preamble, are to "modify the customary law ... -
The meaning of certain substantive obligations distilled from international human rights instruments for constitutional environmental rights in South Africa
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Measuring the erosion of academic freedom as an International Human Right: a report on the legal protection of academic freedom in Europe
(Vanderbilt University Law School, 2016)This Article reports and comments on the results of an assessment of the legal protection of the right to academic freedom (an examination of its factual protection to be undertaken at a future point) in EU member states, ... -
Menseregte, die omgewing en omgewingskonstitusionalisme
(LitNet, 2015)As one of the primary expressions of substantive constitutionalism, human rights are considered ethical demands that operate at an elevated juridical level. The appeal of human rights to social movement energies and energetic ... -
The methodology used to interpret customary land tenure
(NWU, 2012)Customary land tenure is normally not based on codified or statutory sources, but stems from customary traditions and norms. When westernised courts have to interpret and adjudicate these customary traditions and norms, ... -
Myth and legal reality of alternative dispute resolution in Japan - a comparative analysis
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`n Ontleding van die Suid-Afrikaanse regsraamwerk met betrekking tot die omgewingsaspekte van breking in die karoo.
(Litnet Akademies, 2014)Aardgas word toenemend deur middel van die proses van hidrouliese breking (hierna breking) ontgin. Die Suid-Afrikaanse owerheid het op 7 September 2012 die nasionale moratorium op aansoeke om prospektering van aardgas ... -
The national prosecuting authority's policy and directives relating to post-truth and reconciliation commission prosecutions
(Juta & Company Ltd., 2008)The National Prosecuting Authority’s policy and directives relating to post- Truth and Reconciliation Commission prosecutions have been the topic of much recent debate. The process, followed by the amendment of the ... -
A non–member spouse's entitlement to the member's pension interest
(P.E.R, 2014)It is important that married couples seek legal advice with regard to the assets falling within their joint estate, more particularly their retirement benefits. This article reflects on the entitlement (if any) of non-member ... -
Northern NGOs, southern NGOs and international environmental law: The common interest of humankind is the interest of northern mankind!
(VerLoren van Themaat Centre for Public Law Studies, 2008)States need to address global environmental problems that threaten humankind. Sovereign states, however, seem ill equipped to find solutions to counter global environmental degradation. It is in this regard important to ... -
ntrusion into the autonomy of South African local government: advancing the minority judgment in the Merafong City case
(Pretoria University Law Press, 2017)Teen die agtergrond van die aard en wese van die Suid-Afrikaanse plaaslike regering wat na 1996 tot stand gekom het, is die saak van Merafong City Local Municipality v AngloGold Ashanti Ltd [2016] ZACC 35 een van die mees ... -
Nuclear energy in Africa: regional initiatives for expansion
(Taylor & Francis, 2014)The African continent’s energy situation is characterised by below-average levels of access to electricity and an above-average dependence on traditional biomass as a primary household energy source – a situation widely ...