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Legal perspectives on the prevention and minimisation of corruption for sustainability in South African municipalities
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)The premise of the study is that the legal imperative for developmental local government in South Africa depends on local sustainability. The study argues that public sector corruption is an impediment to local sustainability. ... -
Die geskikte selekteringskriteria by Suid-Afrikaanse afleggings weens bedryfsvereistes : ʼn regsvergelykende studie
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)Ontslag op grond van afleggings vind dikwels in ondernemings plaas. Die hoofredes vir afleggings in die werkplek is gebaseer op ekonomiese, strukturele en tegnologiese redes. Artikel 189(7) van die Wet op Arbeidsverhoudinge ... -
Regulating green bonds as a driver for environmentally responsible investment in the South African energy sector
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)Human economic activity through production processes and overuse of fossil fuels have unequivocally caused the negative impacts of climate change, producing green bonds critical threats to sustainability and thus ... -
The extension of social security protection to non-standard workers : a comparative study between South Africa and the United Kingdom
(North-West University (South Africa), 2007)Basically this study seeks to address the exclusions with regard to social security protection. Investigations have been undertaken particularly on the legislation dealing with social security protection. In this country ... -
The applicability of administrative law principles in the public sector employment in South Africa : a legal comparative analysis
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The effect of human rights norms on policing in the North West province of South Africa, with the particular reference to Mmabatho and Vryburg policing area
(North-West University (South Africa), 2007)This research is all about the effect of human rights norms on policing particularly in the Mmabatho and Vryburg police stations in the North West Province of the Republic of South Africa. These stations were chosen ... -
The impact of HIV and AIDS on households in the context of social security in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2007)This study describes the social security system in South Africa with a special focus on the exclusion and marginalisation of people living with HIV and AIDS from its coverage. The study observes that the most pertinent ... -
The informal social security sector : a case for statutory regulation in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2008)The study commences with the background and statement of the problem essentially highlighting the need for statutory regulation of the informal social security paradigm and the problem of the dual approach to social ... -
Evaluation of the impact of the constitution on the development of labour law in South Africa : employment in the informal sector as a case study
(North-West University (South Africa), 2009)Informal employment in South Africa constitutes an important part of the economy. This sector provides employment for millions who cannot find employment in the formal sector. Despite the importance of this sector, ... -
A comparative study of the legal framework governing oil and gas exploration and exploitation in Nigeria
(North-West University (South Africa), 2017)Oil and gas remain the bedrock of the Nigerian economy, forming 90% of the total export and about 80% of the Federal Government's revenue. Thus, a good regulatory framework to ensure sustainable development of these ... -
A statutory regulatory analysis of the accountability of the municipal manager and corporate governance measures in Mahikeng local municipality
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)The problem of mismanagement of funds in the municipalities is an issue of concern in South Africa. The Mahikeng local municipality exemplifies the reckless management of municipal funds by the municipal manager who oversees ... -
Determining the admissibility of hearsay evidence in dismissal proceedings
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)The general aim of this study is to determine and evaluate the current developments of the labour law regarding the determination of the admissibility of hearsay evidence in dismissal proceedings. The practical implementation ... -
Automatically unfair dismissal of an individual employee under section 187(1)(c) of the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)The right to fair labour practice is guaranteed in terms of section 23 of the Constitution. The right includes the rights of both employees and employers. In terms of the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995, employees have the ... -
Alternative measures for the discharge of debts for over-indebted persons under debt-related legislation in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)Debtors must be offered robust and comprehensive debt discharge measures. The Insolvency Act is the primary legislation that provides over-indebted natural person debtors with a formal statutory discharge of debts and ... -
The promotion of transparency and accountability by the Political Party Funding Act of 2018
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)The central question in this dissertation asks whether the Political Party Funding Act promotes transparency and accountability in political party funding in South Africa. The study endeavours to answer this question by ... -
Anomalies in the recognition of the legal personality of trusts in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)This study examines anomalies in the legal classification of trusts in South African law. Whereas the Trust Property Control Act 57 of 1988 and judicial decisions recognise trusts as mere arrangements in which trustees ... -
Ex post facto environmental authorisation in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)Competent authorities issue environmental authorisations before a proposed activity that is likely to have a significant impact on the environment can take place (section 24 National Environmental Management Act 107 of ... -
The realisation of the right of access to sufficient food in South Africa : a comparative assessment of subsistence farming and social grants as means to ensure food security in rural households
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)The right to have access to sufficient food is one of the constitutionally entrenched rights in the South African Constitution. Section 27(1)(b) of the Constitution provides that everyone has the right to have access to ... -
Under-insurance and the effect of the average clause on insurance contracts
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)Under-insurance can have dire consequinces for insurers if they are held liable for the full value of the damage that occurred while an insured only paid small premiums in relation thereto. It has become common practice ... -
Legal governance of the commons in promoting social ecological resilience in transfrontier conservation areas in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)Transfrontier conservation Areas (hereafter TFCAs) are defined as areas or components of large ecological regions that straddle the boundaries of two or more countries, encompassing one or more protected areas, as well as ...