Law: Recent submissions
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The offence of rape as a crime against humanity : insights from the United Nations ad hoc tribunals
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2023)The 20th century marks a significant stride in the development of the offence of rape in international law. The change in perception reflected the shift mainly from viewing rape as “the spoils of war” to the grave crime ... -
E-hailing and delivery service workers : employees or independent contractors?
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2023)South-African labour legislation provides comprehensive protection to employees in terms of, amongst others, the Basic Conditions of Employment Act 75 of 1997 and the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995. Those workers who do ... -
The legal autonomy of municipalities in energy governance in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2023)South Africa is beset with energy challenges as a result of contemporary problems such as urbanisation, climate change and governance issues. Due to these challenges, South Africa contends with energy (in)security and ... -
A constitutional law perspective on structural poverty in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2023)Poverty in South Africa is rampant and widespread, and structural in nature. It has persisted after the political transformation of 1994, and has burgeoned and worsened since this time, notwithstanding the constitutional ... -
Cultural violence : a South African legal perspective on the practice of child sacrifice
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2023)Across all ages, religious practices all over the world have included some form of sacrifice to atone for wrongdoing or to ask for blessings, the most common sacrifice being animal sacrifices. Over the years, some societies ... -
An investigation of incompatibility as a valid ground for dismissal in South African labour law : a critical appraisal of global best practices
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2023)Section 188 of the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 gives cognisance to misconduct and incapacity due to poor performance or ill health and/or injury and the employer's operational requirements as valid grounds for dismissal ... -
The use of online alternative dispute resolution in the resolution of South African construction disputes
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2023)One of South Africa's key employment industries and socio-economic drivers, the construction industry, is largely impacted by the detrimental effects of delayed conflict resolution, consequently leading to poor service ... -
Regulation of the cryptocurrency in South Africa towards a legal framework
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2023)The internet has over the years created a platform for endless possibilities. Trade in goods and service is one area that has been enabled by a mere click of a computer’s mouse. This technological revolution allows clients ... -
Host communities and the award and utilisation of mineral rights in Zimbabwe
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2023)Minerals are non-renewable natural resources. Extraction of these resources leads to their exhaustion. This raises many questions, including, for instance, the involvement of host communities, access and distribution of ... -
The regulation of biodiversity offsets in South Africa and Australia
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2023)The concept of biodiversity offsets is the quantifiable conservation outcomes that derive from activities intended to compensate ongoing biodiversity loss resulting from development initiatives. They are meant to be used ... -
The Implementation and Fulfilment of the Paris Agreement 2015 through South African Climate Change Law
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2023)Climate change has become an international 21st century environmental concern. Various anthropogenic activities and wide-scale use of fossil fuels have led to the increase of greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere, ... -
Preventing poaching : innovative strategies in the fight against wildlife crime
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2023)The purpose of this study is to explore possible innovative law and policy strategies to address and ultimately prevent rhino poaching in South Africa. It is evident from the available research that a magnitude of ... -
De facto directors and the legality of their boardroom decisions
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2023)"No abstract" -
An analysis of the regulatory framework required for electric vehicles towards climate change mitigation action in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2023)South Africa is considered to be a major greenhouse gas (GHG) emitter, especially emissions stemming from its road transport subsector. Electric vehicles (EVs) are largely considered to be environmentally friendly technology ... -
The right to science, the business analogy in academia and plagiarism : international law as a guide
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2023)This study provides a critical analysis of the increasing trend toward academic misconduct and plagiarism among students and staff, and the growing call for stricter regulation among the state and/or academic institutions. ... -
Dispute resolution at the Commission for Conciliation Mediation and Arbitration : a social justice perspective
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2023)The purpose of the mini-dissertation is to analyse and evaluate the degree to which the CCMA upholds social justice. The manner in which the application of the constitution and labour law affects society, more specifically ... -
The implementation and recognition of children’s rights to special care and protection within the digital environment
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2023)The digital environment has extensively evolved over the years, enabling new ways in which individuals and society operate and communicate. The digital and online dimension has also created innovative and effective ... -
Parental Alienation Syndrome as factor when determining care and/or contact of children in divorce
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)With an alarmingly high divorce rate, together with the rise in high conflict disputes regarding the care and contact of children, there has never been a greater need to emphasise children's emotional and psychological ... -
The implementation and enforcement of the legal environmental health mandate in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)The environment is a vital determinant of the human condition. In South Africa many people's health, well-being, and quality of life suffer from environmental health hazards. Over the last two decades government adopted ... -
The right to primary education for refugee and asylum-seeking children in Cameroon : an appraisal of compliance with international law duties
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)In international human rights law, the right to education is arguably one of the most important rights for at least two reasons. First, it cuts across as a social, economic and cultural right. Second, it has a direct bearing ...
