Browsing Law by Subject "Constitution"
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An analysis of judicial functions of traditional leaders in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2023)Traditional leadership has played a vital role in establishing social cohesion, peace, and harmony in communities for a long time. Traditional leaders resolve disputes through traditional courts (makgotla or inkundla), as ... -
The application of the audi alteram partem rule to the proceedings of commissions of inquiry
(North-West University, 2003)Before 1994 administrative law was dominated by parliamentary supremacy which dictated that Parliament is the supreme law-making authority in the state. This position was radically changed by the new democratic order. To ... -
Die bestaanbaarheid van gewoonteregtelike huwelike in die lig van die Grondwet
(North-West University, 2005)Customary marriages are essentially polygamous. Courts were of the opinion that the nature of customary marriages are against public policy and natural justice. The Interim Constitution, 1993 gave effect to the consequences ... -
A comparative analysis of the position of descendants where a deceased dies intestate and is survived by a spouse or spouses
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)The order of intestate succession in South Africa is governed by the Intestate Succession Act 81 of 1987. Section 1(1)(c)(i) of this Act stipulates that if a deceased is survived by a spouse or spouses as well as descendants, ... -
The constitutional impact of strategic litigation in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)The broad focus of the thesis is an analysis of the constitutional limits to strategic litigation involving the state. The first chapter outlines the background of the study and defines the concept of strategic litigation. ... -
A critical analysis of political Influence on the judicial appointments process in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)In the democratic era in South Africa, the judiciary is an independent branch of government vested with the administration of justice function. It must perform this function through judicial officers who are impartial and ... -
Cultural and traditional practices and the implementation of the right of the child to be heard under Article 12 of the UNCRC
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2022)The 1989 United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (hereafter UNCRC) is one of the international instruments that broadened children's rights and placed it at the top of government agenda. A fundamental objective ... -
The international legal framework regarding the accessibility of infrastructure for physically disabled learners at public schools in South Africa
(2014)According to Section 29(1) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 everyone is entitled to and has the right to basic education. "Everyone” includes disabled learners. The international framework regarding ... -
Die kind se grondwetlike reg tot basiese onderwys en die verpligting van die staat tot voorsiening van infrastruktuur
(2013)Section 29 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 states that everyone has the right to basic education. This provision must be interpreted in order to determine whether it refers to a period of education, ... -
A legal history of traditional leadership in South Africa, Botswana and Lesotho
(North-West University, 2006)Aim of the study: The main aim of the study is to examine and pursue research regarding the history and role of law in the disintegration of the institutions of traditional leadership in South Africa, Botswana and Lesotho ...