Browsing PER: Potchefstroom Electronic Law Journal by Subject "Legislation"
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Addressing the spectre of cyber terrorism: a comparative perspective
(2012)This article looks at the definition of cyber terrorism and terrorist use of the Internet. The article evaluates cyber terrorist threats facing countries such as the United States of America, the United Kingdom, India ... -
Die moontlike regshervorming van die integrasiereël in die Suid-Afrikaanse kontraktereg deur middel van die leerstuk van rektifikasie
(2014)As far back as the early twentieth century the Appellate Division in Cassiem v Standard Bank of SA Ltd, held that: “We are bound by the English rules of evidence and the question has therefore to be decided according to ... -
The historical context of Land Reform in South Africa and early policies
(2014)The need for the current land reform programme arose from the racially discriminatory laws and practices which were in place for the largest part of the twentieth century, especially those related to land ownership. The ... -
The independence of South African judges: a constitutional and legislative perspective
(2015)Judicial independence is fundamental to democracy. It is in that context that this paper considers whether the existing constitutional and legislative mechanisms provide sufficient judicial independence to South African ... -
Legislation as a critical tool in addressing social change in South Africa: lessons from Mayelane v Ngwenyama
(2015)Several changes have occurred in South Africa within the customary law system to ensure gender justice, including the enactment of the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act 120 of 1998. The purpose of the Recognition Act ... -
The mechanics of intervention and the Green Paper on Land Reform
(2014)The South African land control system has always, to some extent, been interfered with by government. Interventions in the course of the twentieth century in particular have resulted in an unequal, fragmented and diverse ... -
Protecting personal information in the era of identity theft: just how safe is our personal information from identity thieves?
(2015)Identity theft has become one of the fastest growing white collar crimes in the world. It occurs when an individual's personal information such as inter alia his or her name, date of birth or credit card details is used ... -
Traditional Leadership and Independent Bantustans of South Africa: Some Milestones of Transformative Constitutionalism beyond Apartheid
(2009)The institution of traditional leadership represents the early form of societal organisation. It embodies the preservation of culture, traditions, customs and values. This paper gives a brief exposition of the impact that ... -
What happens when the judiciary switches roles with the legislator? An innovative Israeli version of a mixed jurisdiction
(2012)Civil Law codices are analytic, abstract and removed from the specific influence of particular cases. When rules are codified In Common Law systems they reflect a collection of rulings and not a collection of analytic ...