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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 ...
Local government in the constitutional dispensation: defining the limits of local government’s legislative and executive authority.
(2020)
Close on twenty-five years have passed since the adoption of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (the Constitution). The division-of-powers provisions of the Constitution marked a move away from the ...
Critical analysis of the independence of environmental assessment practitioners in South Africa.
(2020)
Environmental Assessment Practitioners (EAPs) are at the centre of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process. Their competence and ethics, therefore, are crucial in facilitating the EIA process. This research aims ...
An evaluation of the environmental regulations for the protection of avifaunal biodiversity in light of solar energy development.
(2020)
The socio-economic benefits associated with solar energy facilities considering the energy crisis, coupled with its positive impacts of a reduced carbon footprint provide the case for solar energy. The inarguable need for ...
A critical analysis of the home mortgage foreclosure requirements and procedure in South Africa and proposals for legislative reform.
(2020)
The execution against immovable property, or foreclosure, involves a delicate balancing of mortgagor and mortgagee rights. From a mortgagor perspective, he or she is protected by Section 26 (1) of the South African ...
Maritime claims: gangway to ship arrest: a case study of South Africa and Nigeria.
(2020)
The arrest of a ship cannot be granted in any court exercising its admiralty jurisdiction if the claimant/plaintiff cannot ascertain that he/she has a maritime claim. Arresting a ship is a unique concept. A maritime claimant ...
Provision of psychosocial care and protection services by home and community based care and support organisations.
(2020)
Providing adequate care and support for OVC continues to be a significant challenge in South Africa. For the province of KwaZulu-Natal, the situation is even worse, with this province remaining the highest in HIV prevalence ...
A critical analysis of violent strikes in South Africa.
(2020)
Violence during strikes is a major problem in South Africa. As time progresses, details of violent strikes are becoming more prevalent and alarming. Violent strikes impact the economy and investment. In addition, violent ...
Article IV rule II of the protocol to amend the International convention for the unification of certain rules of law relating to bills of lading: a critical analysis of the three most litigated maritime defences available to the carrier.
(2020)
The defences of negligent navigation; fire and heavy weather as a peril of the seas will be examined in this study as they have been identified as the most controversial and litigated defences contained in the Hague-Visby ...