College of Law and Management Studies
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Public participation and service delivery with particular reference to iLembe District Municipality.
(2015)The adoption of effective and efficient service delivery systems by South African municipalities remain the only means through which the basic social and economic needs of local communities can be addressed. Municipalities ... -
The role of sense of community in promoting community based entrepreneurship in rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa : an exploratory study of agricultural co-operatives.
(2017)Research on the sense of community theory has been investigated in relation to studies that addresses crime prevention (Polk, 2010), suicide (Whitlock, 2006) and decrease child abuse (Greenfield, 2010). However, there is ... -
Municipal distress : towards a municipal infrastructure and finance model : a case study of uMgungundlovu District Municipality.
(2015)The Constitution (Section 152, 1996) defines local government as a sphere of government responsible for the provision of sustainable municipal services to communities. Sibanda (2012) states that “poor and lack of municipal ... -
An analysis of the rationale regarding South Africa’s possible accession to the Protocol Relating to the Madrid agreement concerning the international registration of marks.
(2018)Where South Africa’s accession to the Madrid Protocol has not been confirmed by any state entity or government, there are numerous legal practitioners and academics who have alluded to the possibility of South Africa ... -
Customer service quality provided by residential estate agents in the Durban area.
(2015)The ‘service’ sector is a major contributor towards international and national gross domestic products (GDP). However the phenomenal growth in the services sector has to an extent compromised its service quality. The aim ... -
The 'Land Debate' : is land reform the solution? An analysis of Brazil and South Africa.
(2016)This dissertation serves to assess the economic and social effects of land reform policies in Brazil and South Africa. The paper presents a brief historical review of land issues, related land laws and regulations within ... -
The finance-growth Nexus : lessons from South Africa.
(2016)Recent studies (Allen and Ndikumana, 2000; Odhiambo. 2004; Gondo, 2009; and Sunde, 2011) on the relationship between finance and economic growth in the South African context have produced mixed findings. Given that there ... -
The implementation of the refugee act 130 of 1998 in South Africa and the question of the social exclusion of forced migrants : a case study of DRC forced migrants in Pietermaritzburg.
(2018)The 1951 Geneva Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees refers to the concept ‘forced migrants’ as victims of coerced movement. In South Africa, the Refugee Act 130 of 1998 entitles all forced migrants the right ... -
Critical resource loading for small projects within the petro-chemical industry.
(2015)The efficient management of the resources pool required in the successful completion of small projects within the petro-chemical industry is critical for organisation within the particular industry. The skills required to ... -
An exploration of the holistic development and wellbeing of children at Clouds of Hope home KwaSani Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal.
(2018)Children wellbeing is strongly linked to their holistic development and both dependent to the parental support and environmental as well as socioeconomic situation of the country. South Africa is one of the third world ... -
An analysis of state-led reconciliation processes : the case of Zimbabwe.
(2018)This study uses case studies to critique the strengths and shortcomings of state-led reconciliation processes in Zimbabwe and to examine how state-led and community-based reconciliation processes complement or conflict ... -
A comparative study of the paper and electronic Bill of Lading under South African law.
(2017)A bill of lading is a document which is acknowledged as a cornerstone in any sea contract of carriage. It is the most significant document facilitating transportation in international sale contracts. The court recognise ... -
The directors’ fiduciary duty to act in the best interests of the company : the possible developments of common law by statute and how they affect human rights.
(2018)This research traces the developments of the directors’ fiduciary duty to act in the best interests of the company and looks at how these developments affect human rights and interests of stakeholders. The main focus of ... -
The right to a fair trial; an analysis of s342 (a), s168 of the Criminal Procedure Act and a permanent stay of prosecution.
(2017)Abstract not available. -
A tough balancing act : a discussion of free trade and protectionism through the lines of South Africa and the WTO anti-dumping agreement.
(2017)There have been many examples and cases where countries have used the provisions of the Anti-Dumping Agreement in an advantageous yet unfair manner. As a result, there is a conflict emerging out of the fact that these ... -
A critical examination of Section 61 of the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 and its implications for those in the supply chain.
(2017)Product liability in South Africa fell under the common law prior to introduction of the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008. Under the common law consumers could claim for any damages that they suffered as a result of ... -
A legal analysis of the regulation of pyramid/ponzi schemes in South Africa with specific focus on the following; the R699 car deal scheme and the travel scheme World Ventures.
(2018)Pyramid and Ponzi schemes are classified as a white-collar crime due to their fraudulent nature and non-application of physical violence. The primary intention of these types of schemes is to extract considerable financial ... -
Business rescue in South Africa : an exploration of business rescue and the role of the business rescue practitioner.
(2018)Abstract available in PDF file.
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