Masters Degrees (Business Law)
Recent Submissions
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The regulation of cryptocurrencies in the context of South Africa’s financial sector.
(2019)This research critically analyses a significant yet, uncertain area of law in South Africa - the regulation of cryptocurrencies. Cryptocurrencies are digital representations of value supported by cryptography and function ... -
Courts’ treatment of depression in the workplace: incapacity, poor performance, misconduct and disability.
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Proudly South Africa campaign: the interplay between particular global trade policies and competition mechanisms with specific focus on the role of the WTO in developing an international competition policy.
(2019)This paper centres on a consideration of the ‘Proudly South Africa’ campaign and whether it is compliant with the general operations of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and the National Treatment Policy in terms of ... -
The ranking of creditors’ claims during business rescue proceedings as envisaged in the Companies Act 71 of 2008.
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A critical analysis of the subcontractor’s builder’s lien.
(2020)This research paper looks at the South African common law right to lien as it currently stands as the only compensatory remedy for a construction subcontractor in the event of non-payment by the main contractor. The nature ... -
Towards development-centred trade relations: a study of South Africa and the USA trade relations with particular focus on the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA)
(2019)With trade taking place continuously on a daily basis, its often-reported success gives the impression that all participants involved are to a certain extent somewhat successful too. This dissertation draws attention to ... -
A critical examination of reckless and predatory lending and how the National Credit Act 34 of 2005 seeks to prevent these practices.
(2019)The credit industry has evolved overtime in South Africa. In March 2006, the National Credit Act (hereafter NCA or the Act) was promulgated after repealing and replacing the Usury Act, Exemption Notices and the Credit ... -
Network marketing case study under the Consumer Protection Act, 2008: WorldVentures.
(2019)Statutory law provides a framework for consumer protection and specifically, the regulation of prohibited schemes in South Africa. The prohibition against fraudulent schemes has its roots in the Consumer Affairs (Unfair ... -
A comparative analysis of constructive dismissal in South Africa and within other international jurisdictions.
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Restraint of trade clauses: does the enforcement thereof promote anti-competitive behaviour in South African law?
(2018)No abstract available. -
Impact of the regulation of unsecured credit on consumers: an analysis of the National Credit Act 34 of 2005 and its regulations.
(2018)In 2012, the National Credit Regulator (hereinafter the ‘NCR’), in its annual report, published a warning on the granting of unsecured credit, stating that the year saw an ‘unprecedented growth’ in the unsecured lending ... -
Einstatement of a mortgage agreement in respect of residential property: a discussion of the judgment in Nkata v First Rand bank ltd and its implications.
(2018)There is a lack of clarity in subsections 129(3) and (4) of the National Credit Act 34 of 2005 (the NCA) dealing with reinstatement of a credit agreement. These provisions state that a credit agreement can be reinstated ... -
Perceptions of school principals on the involvement of teacher unions in filling promotional posts in Maphundu Circuit, Umlazi District, KwaZulu-Natal.
(2016)This study is based on investigating the principals’ perceptions on the involvement of teacher unions in filling promotional posts in schools within Maphundu Circuit, Umlazi District. The rationale behind it was to ... -
A step in the right direction: an analysis of the viability of a specialised intellectual property court in South Africa.
(2019)No abstract available. -
The regulation of the sale of skin lightening creams in South Africa.
(2019)And her skin was as white as milk, her hair was as smooth as silk and her eyes were as blue as the deep blue sea.. . It is a common misconception that many people equate fairness with beauty however, little do they know ...
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