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Tax benefits of discretionary trusts : abolishment of the conduit pipe principle
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)
Trusts have long been effective and beneficial estate planning instruments for various reasons, amongst which their favourable flow-through nature (with special reference to applicable tax benefits). For purposes of estate ...
Removal of a trustee due to breach of fiduciary duties
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)
This mini-dissertation is aimed at giving practical guidance to trustees on the administration of a trust; with specific reference to the nature of a trust, general principles of a trust, the fiduciary office of a trustee ...
Human rights as legal basis for increased access to renewable energy in Africa
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)
Africa is rich in renewable resources and could benefit from an increased use of renewable energy, such as wind and solar energy. These energy sources offer a clean alternative to traditional sources of energy, particularly ...
The nature of financial protection of an individual in the event of the death of a spouse or life partner with regard to succession, maintenance and pension funds
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)
One of the consequences of South Africa's diverse society is, inter alia, that individuals are party to many forms of intimate relationships. The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 also supports diversity ...
Environmental due diligence in industrial property agreements
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)
Environmental due diligence as a protection mechanism has become very important for many reasons when it comes to real estate transactions. For instance, the parties to a transaction have to establish whether or not the ...
The tax deductibility of corporate social responsibility expenditure
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)
As a developing country, the South African government struggles to single-handedly carry the financial burden to care for the needs of the public. There is also a need for socio-economic development in order to improve the ...
Insurable interest as a requirement for insurance contracts : a comparative analysis
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)
This mini-dissertation has as its focus the application of the doctrine of an
insurable interest in South Africa. The research question to be answered was to
what extent, if any, an insurable interest should be considered ...
Foreign direct investment in the mining sector and the legal implications for corporate social responsibility : South African/Ghanaian case study
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)
Mining activities in most third world countries include foreign direct investment (FDI) by large-scale foreign mining companies. Most third world countries welcome this as it contributes greatly to their developing economies. ...
The accountability of lending institutions for environmental damage under the lender liability principle
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)
The environment as we know it today may not be the same for the next generations if this generation does not take positive steps to ensure its protection. This is simply to say that the fate of future generations lies on ...
Die grondwetlikheid van staats- en administratiefregtelike beperkings op mediavryheid in Suid-Afrika
(2015)
An independent, investigative and responsible media is regarded as one of the most important role players upon which the preservation of democracy in South Africa
depends. The rights and freedoms of the media enjoy ...