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A labor law perspective on the protection of persons in a vulnerable employment relationship in South Africa
(International Journal of Business and Social Research, 2014-05)famously liberal Constitution, the country’s statutes, common law and standing legal practice are continuously being challenged and reshaped. One such instance pertains to the issue of illegal contracts of employment and ... -
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 ... -
Legal comparison between the South African Close Corporation and the German "Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung"
(University of the Free State, 2006-05)The GmbH and the close corporation within their respective legal contexts provide alternative legal options for small and medium sized business entities, giving them a simpler and less expensive legal form, thus satisfying ... -
The legal consequences of internet contracts
(University of the Free State, 2003-11)Prior to the enactment of the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act in July 2002, the position in South African law regarding contracts concluded via electronic means was very uncertain. In the absence of applicable ... -
Legal educators – the peddler of precedent, the skill builder and the socially conscious knowledge generator
(University of the Free State, 2014)The time is rife to encourage law teachers to evaluate their individual subjective views of the law before embarking on another study of best-suited methodologies for modular teaching. This article does not aim to entertain ... -
Legal evaluation of affirmative action in South Africa
(Faculty of Law, University of the Free State, 2001)English: With its equality jurisprudence only in its infancy stage, affirmative action will provide a difficult challenge to the Constitutional Court. Employment equity and affirmative action, like other projects of social ... -
The legal liability of hospitals
(University of the Free State, 1997)This thesis presents an international legal comparative perspective on hospital liability law. The legal systems that are expounded on this subject are: the English law, the Australian law, the Canadian law, the law of the ... -
The limited partnership review. Historical and comparative perspectives on the revival of a "commercial mongrel" in the United Kingdom
(Faculty of Law, University of the Free State, 2002)English: The United Kingdom limited partnership can be described as the statutory equivalent of the South African partnership en commandite, which was received from French law via Roman-Dutch law. Proposed in 1838 and ... -
Mental health and the world of work: a comparative analysis of the legal frameworks governing categories of mental health conditions
(University of the Free State, 2016-07)English: Mental health conditions such as depression are common in the world of work. Despite having been a significant concern for centuries already, these conditions are becoming particularly prevalent in modern society ... -
Mother's of Africa: crimes against women - a medico-legal guide
(University of the Free State, 2006-05)English: The women of South Africa continue to labour under the yoke of sexual violence and misuse. 1. The constitutional development of the rights of women is examined in chapter one. 2. The crimes of rape, domestic ... -
Multiple marriages, burial rights and the role of lobolo at the dissolution of the marriage
(Faculty of Law, University of the Free State, 2003)English: This paper highlights three aspects which have an impact on both customary and common law that came to the fore in the Thembisile case. An evaluation of the way in which the court dealt with the different aspects ... -
'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 ... -
'n Kritiese ondersoek na dronkenskap as verweer in die Suid- Afrikaanse strafreg
(University of the Free State, 2013-12)English: A person commits an offense if there is behavior on his part that matches all the elements set out in the definition of the crime, such conduct is unlawful and accompanied by the necessary culpability. Thus a ... -
'n Regshistoriese studie van die finale oorgawe van die Oranje-Vrystaat se konvensionele magte gedurende die Anglo-Boereoorlog (1899–1902)
(University of the Free State, 2009-11-30)English: This study investigates the surrender of the conventional forces of the Orange Free State (OFS) to the British forces on the 30th July 1900. The surrender might signify the end of the existence of the OFS as a ... -
'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 ... -
'n Regsvergelykende studie aangaande die leerstuk lig van die korporatiewe sluier
(University of the Free State, 2013-02)English: Lifting of the corporate veil as an exception to the rule of limited liability surely is one of the most litigated issues in corporate law worldwide. The reason being the lack in predictability and sturdy rules ... -
'n Regsvergelykende studie van die minimum prosedurele vereistes vir die billike ontslag van 'n werknemer op grond van wangedrag
(University of the Free State, 2010-11)English: The South African labour law stands central to the economic development of South Africa and the relationship between employer and employee is therefore very important. The dismissal of an employee is the strictest ... -
'n Verkenning van die soorte vennootskappe in die Amerikaanse reg
(Faculty of Law, University of the Free State, 2003-12)English: This article briefly comments on the various types of partnerships encountered in American law. The types of ordinary as well as extraordinary partnerships are identified. Ordinary partnerships are only analyzed ... -
The nature and essence of right and duty as the moral-ethical foundation of Rosmini's jural principles fundamental to human rights
(Faculty of Law, University of the Free State, 2008)English: According to Rosmini duty precedes right. Without duty preceding right it would be impossible to form a concept or idea of right. As stated by Rosmini, the concept of right is encapsulated within the idea of ... -
The need for legislative reform regarding the authorisation of trustees in the South African law of trusts
(Faculty of Law, University of the Free State, 2007)English: According to section 6(1) of the Trust Property Control Act 57 of 1988, all trustees to whom the Act applies 'shall act in that capacity only if authorized thereto in writing by the Master' of the High Court. The ...