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The value of pre-colonial conflict resolution methods in addressing sexual violations committed in internal conflict situations in Zimbabwe
(University of the Free State, 2022)The study considers the development of jurisprudence in conflict resolution with reference to pre-colonial African law in addressing sexual violence against women. The motivation for this investigation stems from the ... -
Xenophobia against non-national academics employed at higher education institutions in South Africa: A legal perspective
(University of the Free State, 2022)In this thesis I explore xenophobia against non-national academics at higher education institutions in South Africa, with a specific focus on the legal and policy protections afforded to them. Xenophobia is a national as ... -
The requirement of 'fit and proper' for the legal profession: A South African perspective
(University of the Free State, 2022)The research problem of this study is that our understanding and interpretation of the 'fit and proper' requirement for admission to legal practice is too superficial and one-dimensional to allow for a more diverse, broader ... -
Die magsfaktor in internasionale verhoudinge
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Moderne teoretiese benaderings van international verhoudinge
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Realising access to contraception for adolescents in Nigeria: a human rights analysis
(University of the Free State, 2010-05)English: This study is an analysis of whether laws and policies made by the Nigerian government relating to access to contraception for adolescents are consistent with Nigeria's obligations under international human ... -
Samuel Rutherford on law and covenant: the impact of theologico-political federalism on constitutional theory
(University of the Free State, 2003-11)English: This thesis primarily concerns the constitutional theory postulated by the 17th-century reformed Scottish theologian and political theorist, Samuel Rutherford. In this regard the angle of approach is done against ... -
'n Krygsteoretiese evaluering van die militêre optrede van generaal JH (Koos) de la Rey ter voorbereiding van en tydens die slag te Tweebosch-De Klipdrift, 7 Maart 1902
(Faculty of the Humanities, University of the Free State, 2011)In this article an assessment is made of the military operations of General JH de la Rey during his preparations for the conflict and the military tactics employed during the battle of Tweebosch-De Klipdrift. The application ... -
Japie Neser en die Afrikaneropstand van 1914-1915: rebel sonder/met 'n rede?
(Faculty of the Humanities, University of the Free State, 2014)The decision taken by the government of General Louis Botha to actively deploy the Union (of South Africa’s) Defence Forces in support of the Allied cause during the Great (later known as the First World) War of 1914-1918, ... -
Tussen Afrikanereenheid, patriotisme en rebellie: 'n rekonstruksie van die transformasie van die politieke denke van Genl. JH De la Rey voorafgaande aan die Afrikanerrebellie 1914-1915
(Faculty of the Humanities, University of the Free State, 2014)On the eve of the Afrikaner Rebellion, 1914-1915, General JH (Koos) de la Rey was at the apex of a political and personal transformation in his career. He had finally decided to physically oppose the Union Government’s ... -
Die regsfilosofiese implikasies van communitas en die natuurregsleer van Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274)
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'n Kritiese ondersoek na societas, natuurreg en menseregte in die post-Thomistiese regsleer van Antonio Rosmini (1797-1855)
(University of the Free State, 2007)English: Societas According to Rosmini, society is not a man-made entity or creation, but rather a theistic institution, since it originates from the will of God. Accordingly, human society is founded in the order of God’s ... -
The constitutional framework for broad-based black economic empowerment
(University of the Free State, 2010)The negative impact of the apartheid regime’s policies on the social, political and economic conditions of the majority of the population is well established and persists into the present day South Africa. The South African ... -
Transitional justice: framing a model for Eritrea
(University of the Free State, 2008-05)English: Since its independence in 1991, Eritrea has seen egregious violations of human rights and humanitarian law. This study examines the perpetration of international crimes in Eritrea between 24 May 1991 and 30 May ... -
Humanity and the protection of the unborn : a jurisprudential rationale for the furtherance of the anthropological paradigm of international law
(University of the Free State, 2008-05)English: This thesis is primarily concerned with the legal status of the unborn in international law. It investigates the lack of jurisprudence concerning the legal status of the unborn in this area of law and contends ... -
Die grondwetlikheid van die vasstelling van maksimum werkure ingevolge die Wet op Basiese Diensvoorwaardes
(University of the Free State, 2009-11)English: The purpose of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act is to advance economic development and social justice by fulfilling the primary objects of the Act which are to give effect to and regulate the right to fair ... -
Law and federal-republicanism: Samuel Rutherford’s quest for a constitutional model
(University of the Free State, 2014-06)English: Accompanying early seventeenth-century Europe were challenges related to the limitation of political power, civic participation in public affairs and the attainment of the public interest. Absolute rule and the ... -
The constitutionality of categorical and conditional restrictions on harmful expression related to group identity
(University of the Free State, 2014-01)English: The theories of truth and the marketplace of ideas, of democracy, and of human dignity underlie the constitutional protection of freedom of expression and simultaneously set boundaries with regard to such protection. ... -
'Disabled people' and the search for equality in the workplace :. an appraisal of equality models from a comparative perspective
(University of the Free State, 2010-12)English: Disabled people constitute a historically disadvantaged and marginalized group that experiences discrimination in the workplace among other socio-economic sectors. In this thesis, my focus is on searching for an ... -
International humanitarian law against the background of custom and humanity
(University of the Free State, 2010-11)English: International humanitarian law (IHL) strives to improve and protect human dignity during the most tumultuous periods known to mankind. As such, every endeavour to strengthen and enhance the functioning of this ...