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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, ... -
The legal protection of clients against insurance advisors in Lesotho and South Africa
(2014)The protection of clients in their dealings with insurance advisors is very important. This is mainly because clients are not too knowledgeable about insurance products. This lack of knowledge makes vulnerable to ... -
The legal protection of cross–border climate–induced displaced persons in Southern Africa
(2013)The purpose of this study is to determine the extent to which existing law could provide a legal basis for the protection of cross-border, climate change displaced persons, with a particular focus on Southern Africa. Before ... -
Legal protection of the rights of migrant workers in South Africa
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Legal reception and regional economic integration in Southern Africa
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)The dire African economic situation has been a perennial problem for the past six decades. Many problems emanate from slow economic growth, such as poverty and unemployment. There is a need for a collective effort to ensure ... -
Legal reflections on private investment in green transport infrastructure in South African cities
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)South Africa is facing rapid urbanisation marked by challenges such as overpopulation and poor mobility associated with urban growth. Since urban mobility depends on transportation, it requires transport infrastructure ... -
Legal risk and compliance risk in the banking industry in South Africa
(North-West University, 2013)The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision has defined operational risk, legal risk and compliance risk. However, the definitions might not be adequate for countries with a hybrid legal system, such as South Africa. This ... -
The legal significance of human dignity
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)The meaning of human dignity has been elusive since its recognition by the Stoics in 128 B.C. as an attribute that distinguishes man from the rest of nature because of his ability to reason and to decide over his own fate. ... -
The legal status of letters of comfort
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2023)Letters of comfort (LOCs) have been in use for many decades, but their legal status remain unclear in South Africa and elsewhere. When a subsidiary needs a loan from a bank but does not have adequate collateral to back up ... -
Legality review as a mechanism for South African municipalities to curb corruption in their award of contracts for goods or services
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2023)South Africa is a State Party to international and African regional instruments dedicated to combatting corruption. These instruments oblige South Africa implement legal and policy measures to address corruption in public ... -
Legislative governance and transformation in the South African mining sector : the legal nature of the 2018 Mining Charter
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2023)Historically, mineral rights in South Africa were regarded as valuable assets in the hands of landowners, based on the property law principle of cuius est solum, eius est usque ad coelum et ad inferos. The principle describes ... -
Lesotho's implementation of the ILO standards on prevention of discrimination against employees living with HIV/AIDS in the workplace : lessons from South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2022)It is a set principle of international customary law that states are obliged to put in place laws and policies that are intended to prohibit all forms of unfair discrimination and those which promote equality to all its ... -
The levying of estate duty and capital gains tax as double tax in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)It is almost certain that there would be tax implications at the death of a natural person. Currently, estate duty is levied in terms of the Estate Duty Act at a flat rate of 20%. Capital gains tax on the other hand, is ... -
Lewenspolisse, huwelike binne gemeenskap van goed en die berekening van boedelbelasting
(North-West University, 2010)The treatment of life insurance policies in deceased estates and the effect thereof on marriages in community of property is the cause of various problems for executors. In terms of section 3(3) of the Estate Duty Act 45 ... -
Liability for loss or damage to cargo in multimodal transport agreements : an African perspective
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)The absence of a harmonised legal regime that regulates the liability for loss or damage to cargo in the multimodal carriage of goods has been an international problem for quite some time. Like many other international and ...