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Defining fairness in dismissals of unauthorised foreign nationals
(PER/PELJ, 2020)It is trite that if a person's employment is prohibited by law it is not possible for such a person to perform his or her work lawfully. However, people are employed despite failing to comply with statutory requirements. ... -
State use provisions for patent law, and expropriations : some comparative law guidelines for South Africa during the Covid-19 crisis and beyond
(PER/PELJ, 2020)This article views section 4 of the Patents Act 57 of 1978 against section 25 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 and Article 31 of the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property ... -
Appropriate internal appeal mechanisms for approval of building plans: exploring the gaps left by the Constitutional Court
(PER/PELJ, 2020)This article explores the gaps left by the Constitutional Court's jurisprudence in relation to what the appropriate internal appeal mechanism should be at the level of municipalities for the approval of building plans. ... -
Analysing the effectiveness of the South African public sector financial governance structures
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)Public institutions are characterised by the nature and scope of their constitutional mandate and powers to deliver particular services to the general public, whereas private sector enterprises exist to create wealth for ... -
Teaching-learning practices and experiences of selected students and staff in the School of Music, North-West University
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)This study of teaching-learning practices and experiences of selected students and staff in the School of Music at North-West University took the form of an instrumental case study. Data was gathered by means of personal ... -
The role of the Comprador Bourgeoisies in Post-Independent Africa: the case of South Africa and Kenya
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)The African Union’s Agenda 2063 is a long-term framework for Africa to advocate for structural transformation, inclusive economic growth, and sustainable development. It seeks to catapult African countries from low-income ... -
Dissensus within dissensus: Odd Nerdrum's Kitsch movement and the aesthetic regime of Jacques Rancière
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)This study aims to contribute towards the ongoing discourse of the politics of art by identifying the Kitsch movement as an instance of dissensus, critically considering the alignment of Nerdrum’s work with Rancière’s ... -
The South African retail sector: towards a management model for transformative corporate social responsibility practices
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)Years before and after a narrowed articulation of businesses’ social responsibility in 1953 by Bowen, the business realm worldwide has been regarded to some degree as a valuable sector for its general involvement in the ... -
Reconciliation and transitional justice processes in Zimbabwe since 2008: The Role of the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC)
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)In recent years, the issue of national reconciliation and transitional justice has become a subject of varying contention and significance especially in countries emerging from deep-seated conflicts punctuated with egregious ... -
Kodewisseling in Afrikaans-Nederlandse kinders se spraak
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)Daar bestaan oor die algemeen nog min navorsing oor die wyse waarop tweetalige kinders hul eerste tale verwerf. Hierdie proses – waartydens kinders twee tale gelyktydig van geboorte af verwerf – staan bekend as tweetalige ... -
The science of Public Administration: a theoretical and meta-theoretical enquiry
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)Throughout the spatio-temporal span of just over thirteen decades that account for Public Administration’s existence, many scholars of this field of study bewailed the loss of an almost achieved scientific status. In ... -
Dynamic modelling of an industrial microgrid
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)With a decentralized approach to power system development gaining traction in both developed and under-developed countries, the realization of the next generation of power distribution network is identified as the Smart ... -
Modeling of a Thermal Energy Recovery System based on the Brayton Cycle utilizing a gas-to-gas heat exchanger
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)In a world dominated by energy requirements and efficiency, one simple source of energy is taken for granted on a daily basis; the exhaust gas of internal combustion engines (ICE). In a simple Otto or Diesel cycle engine, ... -
Sustainable business intelligence systems : Modelling for the future / Roelien Goede
(North-West University (South Africa). Vanderbijlpark Campus, 2019)Business intelligence systems are used in support of strategic decision-making in organisations. Strategic decisions in support of the sustainable development goals require accurate and accessible data. Of equal importance ... -
The need for stress management in support of judges in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 20)The article presents a discussion of the stress encountered by the Judiciary. Judicial appointment symbolises a great achievement with in the legal fraternity. The status accorded to the Judges, the benefits offered are ... -
An analysis of trends in disciplinary action in the North West Department of Education
(North-West University (South Africa), 2007)The aim of this study was to analyse the type and nature of all offences committed by educators in the North West Department of Education between 2001 and 2006. The focus of this study was on all regions, Further Education ... -
Consequences for non-payment of PAYE and VAT compared
(PER/PELJ, 2020)This article shows that, whereas a bilateral legal relationship exists between the South African Revenue Service (SARS) and a vendor in relation to value-added tax (VAT), a tri-partite legal relationship exists among ... -
Thinking-of-the-Animal-Other with Emmanuel Levinas
(PER/PELJ, 2020)This article situates the texts in which Emmanuel Levinas directly addresses questions of animality against the backdrop of his larger oeuvre and argues that, despite an explicit attempt to arrange a privileged ethical ... -
'n Ondersoek na die veredeling van laegraadse mangaanerts met besondere verwysing na die reduseerbaarheid
(North-West University (South Africa), 1970)The possibility of upgrading low grade manganese ore from Mamatwan was investigated . The main purpose of the ivestigation involved the removal of lime and silica from the ore (be it before or after the partial reduction ... -
The origin of arbitration law in South Africa
(PER/PELJ, 2020)This article seeks to trace the historical origin of arbitration as it is currently practised in South Africa. The resort to alternative dispute resolution methods has existed since time immemorial. The practice of ...
