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Aspects of the application of issue Estoppel on directors fiduciary duties in South Africa: possible lessons from the United Kingdom and related jurisdictions Royal Sechaba case
(DOAJ, 2017)The doctrine of estoppel precludes a person (asserter) from asserting something different or contrary to what is implied by a previous action, conduct or statement of that person or by a previous pertinent judicial ... -
Begrafnisregte in die konteks van die Afrika-gewoontereg en die rol van die testamentopsteller
(LitNet, 2012)Religious and cultural practices and values play an important role in funerals and how they should be conducted. This creates considerable conflict between heirs and family members, especially those living under a system ... -
Behoort die saaklike ooreenkoms aan vormvereistes onderwerp te word?
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The biology of homosexuality and its implications for human rights in South Africa.
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Bridging the public-private regulatory divide: South African mines and the right of access to water
(Taylor & Francis, 2016)In this article we explore the extent to which the South African mining industry can contribute to realising positive obligations stemming from socio-economic rights, and in particular, the right of access to water. Our ... -
The "brown" environmental agenda and the constitutional duties of local government in South Africa: a conceptual introduction
(2015)This note explores the interrelationship between ecologically sustainable development (the green environmental agenda) and pro-poor urban development and environmental health (the brown environmental agenda) in relation ... -
The buck stops ... where, exactly? On outsourcing and liability towards third parties
(NMMU, 2013)Modern-day commerce forces services providers to make use of outsourcing. Regardless of whether outsourcing is used for bona fide reasons such as to provide a better product at a better price or whether the outsourcer needs ... -
Can estoppel be raised against an eviction in terms of PIE?
(VerLoren Van Themaat Centre / UNISA Press, 2015)Estoppel is a well-known defence against (or limitation on) the rei vindicatio. This would be the case for example where the owner by some representation creates the impression that a third party is the owner of a thing ... -
Caveat magister! Die uitsetting van kosgangers uit koshuise van openbare skole weens onbetaalde koshuisgeld
(LitNet, 2017)Verskeie openbare skole dui in briewe, op webtuistes en in aansoekvorms aan dat 'n kosganger uit die skool se koshuis gesit kan word indien koshuisgelde nie betaal word nie. In hierdie artikel word besin oor die regsgeldigheid ... -
Challenges to the South African corporate leniency policy and cartel enforcement
(Juta Law, 2015)Die voorkoming, opsporing en vervolging van kartelle is ’n prioriteit van mededingingsowerhede wêreldwyd gegewe die negatiewe impak wat sodanige bedrywighede het op pryse en keuse van produkte en die feit dat dit invoering ... -
Challenging old perceptions: the classification of website advertisements according to South African Contract Law
(Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2016)South African law draws a distinction between offers and invitations to treat. Although the intention with which a statement is made is usually cited as a controlling factor in determining its proper classification, there ... -
The characteristics of an abstract system for the transfer of property in South African law as distinguished from a causal system
(NWU, 2012)Two divergent systems are usually differentiated between when it comes to the way in which real rights are transferred from one person to another, namely abstract and causal systems. In this article the features of each ... -
Classifying objects in space according to South African property law
(Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2016)Traditionally, objects were classified according to their relation to man or according to their own nature. The classical division according to their relation to man relates to the question of whether something is susceptible ... -
Climate change, public trusteeship and the tomorrows of the unborn
(Juta, 2015)The impacts of climate change on human and ecological systems and the increasing volatility of life situations demand of scholars to critically evaluate governments' protection of the natural resource base and the interests ... -
Cloete Murray and another v Firstrand Bank Ltd t/a Wesbank [2015] ZASCA 39
(2015)The approach to the interpretation of statutes once again received attention in the recent case Cloete Murray and another v FirstRand Bank Ltd which was decided in the Supreme Court of Appeal. The court , in this matter, ... -
Comments on the constitutional protection of religion in Swaziland
(Juta Law, 2008)Comparable to the South African legal system, the Swazi legal system has the characteristics of a dual legal system. Though the common law of Swaziland is Roman-Dutch law, Swazi customary law has a firm hold in the Swazi ... -
Common heritage: saving the environment for humankind or exploiting resources in the name of eco-imperialism?
(IFCOL, 2008)Humankind is threatened by global environmental problems. Several scholars and states have therefore proposed the application of the 'common heritage of mankind' (CHM) principle to areas that fall within the territories ... -
Common law crimes and indigenous customs: Dealing with the issues in south african law
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A comparative study on the regulation of labour brokers in South Africa and Namibia in light of recent legislative developments
(Juta Law Publishing, 2015)In an attempt to remedy the lack of proper regulation of labour brokers, the South African government has amended the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995, especially s 198. The amendments have now reached a point where they ...