Masters Degrees (Mercantile Law)
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Rationale and rationality of South African ICC withdrawal: analysis, critique and the way forward
(University of the Free State, 2020-12)Informed by the strained relationship between the ICC, South Africa and the African Union, and the subsequent 2016 South African notice of withdrawal from the ICC, this dissertation considers whether the African Court on ... -
The protection of minority shareholders in affected transactions: a comparative study
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Ontslag van maatskappydirekteure in die Suid-Afrikaanse reg
(University of the Free State, 1986-01)Afrikaans: Daar bestaan heelwat onsekerhede aangaande die ontslag van maatskappydirekteure in die Suid-Afrikaanse reg. Hierdie onsekerhede spruit hoofsaaklik voort uit die gebrek aan 'n konsekwente onderskeid tussen die ... -
Internet related commercial crimes
(University of the Free State, 2001-11)English: The purpose of this study was to determine whether these exists a need for legislation in South Africa criminalising Internet related commercial crimes and specifically computer-related crimes, which for all ... -
The equitable foundations of South African labour law: an historical and comparative study
(University of the Free State, 2012-01)From the dawn of Western civilization, philosophers and jurists grappled with the nature and role of equity in jurisprudence. The Aristotelian theory of equity, as expounded in the Nicomachean Ethics, eventually emerged ... -
The core content of public school learners' right to a basic education in terms of Section 29 (1)(A) of the Constitution
(University of the Free State, 2015)This study attempts to address a complex question: What is the content of the right to ‘a basic education’?. In 20 years of democracy the Constitutional Court has been unwilling to determine the minimum core content of the ... -
Evaluation of the legislative provisions with regard to school discipline in South Africa and determination of whether these provisions provide sufficient guidelines
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'n Vergelykende studie van die regte van benoemde begunstigdes in lewensversekeringskontrakte
(University of the Free State, 2012-12)English: The life insurance contract exists between the insurer and insured. A beneficiary may however be named in the policy to receive the proceeds at the death of the insured. This situation is assumed in the South ... -
A comparative labour law perspective on categories of appearance-based prejudice in employment
(University of the Free State, 2014-11)English: Appearance discrimination entails discrimination against persons because of an aspect of their appearance, such as their physical attractiveness, height, weight, manner of dress and grooming styles. It also ... -
Special and differential treatment under the WTO with specific reference to the application of the Agreement on Agriculture
(University of the Free State, 2005-06)When engaged in multilateral trade discourse developing countries have to take heed of involved principles and the general impact of the enforcement of such principles to their economic trade background. The principle ... -
'n Kritiese ondersoek na die leemtes van regstellende aksie-maatreëls in Suid-Afrika: 'n regsvergelykende studie
(University of the Free State, 2007-11)Afrikaans: Met die inwerkingtreding van die Grondwet van Suid-Afrika was een van die grootste oogmerke van die Grondwet die bereiking van gelykheid. Dit behels grootliks dat verskeie maatreëls aangewend moet word om ‘n ... -
Dumping and antidumping regulations with specific reference to the legal framework in South Africa and China
(University of the Free State, 2006-05)From 1904 the world’s first antidumping law was enacted by Canada, South Africa followed in 1914, the GATT in 1947, and China in 1994. Over time, antidumping law has become a potent weapon in most countries of the world. ... -
The co-operative as an appropriate form of enterprise for Black Economic Empowerment
(University of the Free State, 2006-11)English: In the South African context, BEE is not only regarded as a moral and social imperative, but also as a legislative one. BEE functions on two levels, namely the creation and sustenance of wealth, and the creation ... -
An analysis of the codes of good practice issued in terms of the Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Act 53 of 2003
(University of the Free State, 2006-11)English: BBBBBEE170 is an essential ingredient in facilitating the meaningful participation of blacks at all levels of the South African economy, in order to ensure sustainable socio-political and economic stability and ... -
The efficiency defence in South African competition law: application and recommendations
(University of the Free State, 2012)English: Economic efficiency is used as a proxy for the social welfare of a country's citizens and therefore it is held that if the efficiency of a country improves, so will the social welfare of its citizens. The efficiency ... -
‘n Kritiese analise van die Nasionale Kredietwet 34 van 2005
(University of the Free State, 2012-02)English: The National Credit Act 34 of 2005 came into operation in 2006 with the purpose to promote and regulate the credit market and industry and to protect consumers by promoting development of the credit market, ... -
Shareholder activism: the birth of a new phenomenon in South African corporate law
(University of the Free State, 2009-11)English: Shareholder activism is a means by which shareholders voice their concerns or dissatisfaction in companies in which they invest. This phenomenon started centuries ago, but picked up momentum and developed in the ... -
A South African perspective on user-created content in cloud computing: a copyright conundrum
(University of the Free State, 2014-01)English: The term “cloud computing”, i.e. “the cloud”, is used to describe a virtual platform in cyberspace from and to which a user can process store data that is literary, musical, artistic or informative in nature, ... -
'n Regsvergelykende analise van geregtelike bestuur en ondernemingsredding ingevolge relevante maatskappywetgewing
(University of the Free State, 2012-01)English: In the current economic climate, where more and more companies find themselves under financial strain, an effective business rescue system is essential. A system is needed which affords the company an opportunity ... -
Gesamentlike en afsonderlike aanspreeklikheid as 'n statutere sanksie in die maatskappyereg en die beslote korporasiereg
(University of the Free State, 1989-10)Abstract not available