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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 ... -
A legal history of oath-swearing
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)South Africa has a diverse population with various cultures, religions and traditions, all of which enjoy equal protection. This position may cause conflict in areas where the law and religion intersect. One of these areas ... -
Legal history of the reform of traditional courts in South Africa: insights from Botswana and the Kingdom of eSwatini
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)This study examines the historical development of traditional courts in South Africa, Botswana and the Kingdom of eSwatini in the pre-colonial, colonial and post-colonial eras. The thesis ascertains how South Africa can ... -
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 ... -
The legal implications of defamatory statements on social media platforms in South Africa
(2015)With the fast pace that technology is currently developing, technology forms a bigger part of our day to day lives. Technological advancement has an impact on all aspects of life, including how we communicate with one ... -
The legal implications of the origin indicator contained in country code domain names in relation to trademarks
(North-West University, 2004)Handelsmerke het verskeie funkies waarvan die van 'n kenteken van oorsprong een is. Ander funksies is onder andere om te dien as 'n kenteken van kwaliteit of as advertensie of bemarkingsmeganisme. Wanneer 'n handelsmerk ... -
The legal implications of the signing of economic partnership agreements by Botswana, Lesotho and Swaziland in view of the SACU agreement
(North-West University, 2012)The introduction and signing of the Economic Partnership Agreements (hereafter EPA’s) have been received with mixed feelings legally, politically and economically. African Caribbean and Pacific countries have taken different ... -
Legal limits on the employer's freedom of choice in recruiting and selecting employees
(2013)Under common law an employer enjoyed complete freedom of choice when recruiting and selecting employees. An employer had unfettered discretion in recruiting and selecting employees. There were no legal restrictions on ... -
Legal measures to combat the trafficking of antiquities that serve to finance terrorism
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)The rise of terrorist groups in Middle Eastern countries has led to the looting and trafficking of cultural objects in an attempt to raise funds for the illicit activities they engage in. This study focuses on the effectiveness ... -
The legal nature of a cryopreserved human embryo: a legal comparative analysis
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)Individuals are increasingly seeking recourse in assisted reproductive technologies in an attempt to realise their desire to conceive a child. Reproductive technologies are often used due to an inability or unwillingness ... -
The legal nature of bond notes in Zimbabwe
(North-West University, 2019)The legal field of money and currency is one of the most complex fields of law. Issues of creation of money and its regulation have largely been left to sovereign nations with little interference at international level. ... -
A legal perspective on a blockchain-based e-bill within international trade law
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)The bill of lading (BoL) is one of the most imperative and widely used documents in the shipping industry. This traditionally paper-based BoL has been assisting international trade for centuries and is still a prominent ... -
A legal perspective on the development of a South African local government climate change mitigation waste management framework
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2022)Climate change is a global phenomenon caused by human systems having negative impacts on nature, threatening continued human existence on earth. These impacts are caused by increased greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions into the ... -
Legal perspectives on the function of public- private partnerships in local disaster management in South Africa
(2014)It is anticipated that the occurrence and intensity of disasters will increase globally and in South Africa where typical disasters include droughts, floods, extreme hailstorms, gales, structural fires, as well as earthquakes ... -
Legal perspectives on the potential impact of blockchain technology on international trade law
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)Legal perspectives on the potential impact of blockchain technology on international trade are discussed in this dissertation. At first, there will be a discussion as to why the development of blockchain technology is ... -
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. ... -
Legal perspectives on the regulation of trade in (conflict) diamonds in Zimbabwe by means of the Kimberley Process Regulation Scheme
(2014)The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme was born out of international security concerns triggered by rebel groups that were using the proceeds of rough diamonds to fund conflict. Rebel groups used rough diamonds, acquired ... -
The legal position of HIV/AIDS infected employees in South Africa
(North-West University, 2006)Based on the report of the Department of Health, the best estimate of people living with HIV in South Africa is 30.2%. What is clear from this study is that there is an exceptionally severe epidemic of HIV/AIDS in South ... -
The legal position regarding the validity of amending a trust deed, by a trustee, in the absence of a Letter of Authority
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)An anomaly of the legal situation is formulated "between a trustee who signs a new trust deed before it is registered, who is therefore not yet authorised, but performs legal action to sign a contract that sets in motion ... -
Legal protection of 'microclimate regulation' as an urban ecosystem service in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)The current trends towards living in urban areas, along with unabated urban development are critically affecting cities and city environments. Urban areas face severe challenges such as environmental degradation, ...