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Addressing domestic violence: to what extent does the law provide effective measures?
(Faculty of Law, University of the Free State, 2004)English: The high incidence of domestic violence in South Africa calls for a competent legal response. The Constitution as well as international human rights conventions oblige the state to protect human rights, including ... -
African philosophical values and constitutionalism: a feminist perspective on Ubuntu as a constitutional value
(University of the Free State, 2008)English: Since 1995 the South African Constitutional Court has contended that it would no longer entertain only Western thought and legal thinking but also African law and legal thinking as the values of all sections of ... -
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 ... -
Are the rights of the disabled a reality in South Africa? Part One
(Faculty of Law, University of the Free State, 2003-12)English: For a long time the rights of disabled persons have been ignored not only in South Africa, but also in the rest of the world. There are many disabled persons who can participate on an equal level with able-bodied ... -
Are the rights of the disabled a reality in South Africa? Part two
(Faculty of Law, University of the Free State, 2004-06)English: For a long time the rights of disabled persons have been ignored not only in South Africa, but also in the rest of the world. There are many disabled persons who can participate on an equal level with able-bodied ... -
Artikel 6 van die Wet op Binnekennistransaksies - 'n groepsgeding of aksie in die openbare belang vir die regulering van binnekennistransaksies?
(Faculty of Law, University of the Free State, 2001)English: The Constitution introduced the concept of a class action in the South African legal system in 1993. The Constitution however limited the use of class actions to rights enshrined in the Constitution. The constitutional ... -
The authorization of trustees in the South African law of trusts
(University of the Free State, 2006-11)English: An analysis of the historical development of the trust in South Africa indicates that the trust has formed a part of South African jurisprudence for almost two centuries and, as such, has become a vibrant, dynamic ... -
Die beskerming van kredietwaardigheid in die Suid-Afrikaanse reg
(University of the Free State, 1986-01)Afrikaans: Die probleem wat in hierdie studie hanteer word, is of kredietwaardigheid werklik met die persoonlikheidsregtelike lama van 'n persoon gelykgeskakel kan word en of dit daarmee ooreenstem soos wat tans die ... -
The best interests of the child in school discipline in South Africa
(Tilburg University, 2013-06-28)No abstract available. -
Die Britse veroweringsaanspraak op die Oranje-Vrystaat, 1900
(Faculty of the Humanities, University of the Free State, 2011-09)On 28 May 1900, Lord Roberts issued a proclamation (back-dated to 24 May 1900) stating that the Orange Free State (OFS) Boer republic was annexed as the Orange River Colony (ORC). This article deals with the British ... -
Bullying in the workplace : towards a uniform approach in South African labour law
(University of the Free State, 2014-01)Bullying in the workplace is a kind of aggression that occurs where an individual or group intimidates, excludes, harasses, insults, mistreats or demeans another individual or group at work, either directly or indirectly. ... -
Calvyn die juris: kroniek
(Faculty of Law, University of the Free State, 2001)Abstract not available -
Celebrating the common law rights of man - a note on Blackstone's work on natural law and natural rights: chronicles
(Faculty of Law, University of the Free State, 2009-12)William Blackstone's (1723-1780) Commentaries, a four-volume work, the first edition of which appeared in 1765, was produced in an epoch of natural law theory which marked the transition from "justification" to the ... -
Change to the age of majority: general impact and some consequences for the interpretation of wills
(Faculty of Law, University of the Free State, 2009-12)On 1 July 2008, the age at which a person attains majority was lowered from 21 years to 18 years. Section 17 of the Children's Act stipulates that : "A child,whether male or female, becomes a major upon reaching the age ... -
Close corporations without end. Two remarkable decades of simply 'thinking small first': chronicle
(Faculty of Law, University of the Free State, 2007-06)Abstract not available -
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 ... -
Combating human trafficking: a South African legal perspective
(University of the Free State, 2010-11)The transatlantic slave trade has been outlawed for more than 200 years. However, could it be that slavery still exists, but in a modern form, namely that of human trafficking for various exploitative purposes? Investigating ... -
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 ... -
Conscientious objection and legal abortion in South Africa: delineating the parameters
(Faculty of Law, University of the Free State, 2003)English: The purpose of this article is to delineate the scope and limitations of the exercise of the right to conscientious objection in respect of participation in abortion procedures under theChoice on Termination of ... -
The Constitutional Court and ubuntu's "inseparable trinity"
(Faculty of Law, University of the Free State, 2009-06)English: The purpose of this article is to deconstruct the Constitutional Court's definitions of ubuntu as humanness, group solidarity, umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu, personhood and a moral philosophy. It is submitted that the ...