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Theses and Dissertations (Mercantile Law)
Recent Submissions
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Maluleke, Tirhani Foster
(University of Pretoria, 2024-08)
In contemporary times, the issue of human and labour rights violations has gained significant momentum, rendering it imperative for international organisations, states, and businesses to address this critical concern. It ...
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Moloi, Mbakiso Ndumiso
(University of Pretoria, 2024-04-25)
This dissertation explores the evolution of explicit deposit insurance schemes (EDIS) in Southern African countries. It emphasises the important role of banks in the economy and their vulnerability to failures despite ...
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Phulu, Thandekile
(University of Pretoria, 2024-01-31)
The main aim of this thesis is to solve the uncertainties brought about by dismissals for off-duty misconduct. First, it should be acknowledged that the world as we know it has changed and continues to evolve. Dismissals ...
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Kgobe, Kgothatso
(University of Pretoria, 2024-05-29)
Taxpayer confidentiality and its implications (if any), on illegal miners
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Kabwe, Ruddy Kapasula
(University of Pretoria, 2024-06-30)
The collection of value-added tax from the cross-border supply of digital goods
remains a challenge for tax authorities around the world. South Africa is no different. The traditional methods of collecting VAT from the ...
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Lepele, Seipati E.
(University of Pretoria, 2023-11-29)
This study explores the features of South Africa’s recently adopted Explicit Deposit Insurance Scheme (EDIS). EDIS serves as a mechanism designed to enhance financial system stability during bank failures by instilling ...
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Haring, Tegan Natalie
(University of Pretoria, 2024-10-31)
This thesis explores the critical issue of treaty shopping and its implications for South Africa's tax base. Treaty shopping, a practice where entities exploit tax treaties to avoid or minimise taxation, poses a significant ...
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Roos, Micaela
(University of Pretoria, 2024-04-30)
This research comprises an analytical analysis of insurable interest doctrine, exploring its scope and application within indemnity insurance contracts. The statutory definition of insurable interest is explored while ...
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Grobler, Frederik
(University of Pretoria, 2024-05)
Section 23(5) of the Insolvency Act poses an interesting challenge, namely vesting a portion of an insolvent’s post-sequestration income in the trustee of the insolvent estate without infringing on the insolvent’s ...
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Naidoo, Natashia
(University of Pretoria, 2024)
Workplace bullying is not considered a form of harassment that is commonly acknowledged nor does it attract specific legislative protection. The aim of this mini-dissertation is to ascertain the degree to which victims of ...
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Masango, Wandile
(University of Pretoria, 2024-06-25)
Competition law is a vital tool that can be used to regulate and promote a competitive market economy. It is often argued that in a free market economy, market operation/performance should be left to be determined and ...
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Sithole, Eugine
(University of Pretoria, 2024-02)
In South Africa, before the Financial Advisory and Intermediaries Services Act (FAIS Act) and other insurance laws came into existence, intermediary services regarding the rendering of insurance products have always been ...
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Tshabalala, Thapelo
(University of Pretoria, 2023-10-02)
This study is aimed at analysing the role and mandate of the Motor Industry
Ombudsman of South Africa (MIOSA) under the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008
(CPA). The MIOSA was established as an organisation that regulates ...
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Oosthuizen, Bianka
(University of Pretoria, 2023)
This dissertation will explore the constitutional validity of premium discrimination within the life insurance industry and examine whether premium discrimination can be legally and ethically justified.
Premium discrimination ...
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Selolo, Matlou Phineas
(University of Pretoria, 2023)
The National Credit Act 34 of 2005 (“NCA”), the legislative enactment regulating the credit industry, provides debt relief mechanisms (in addition to the other laws, (Insolvency Act-sequestrations and Magistrates’ Courts ...
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Maposa, Khodani
(University of Pretoria, 2023)
The rise in Cybercrimes in South African banks continues to increase. The borderless nature of Cybercrime and its rapid evolution continues to be a problem for law enforcement agencies such as the South African Police ...
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Pretorius, Mishalia
(University of Pretoria, 2024)
The National Credit Act 34 of 2005 (“NCA”), the Act currently regulating the consumer credit industry in South Africa, enjoys a wide field of application. The reason for this is that, in addition to the fact that the NCA ...
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Schlebusch, Marlize
(University of Pretoria, 2023)
The objective of this study is to understand and explore the rapid pace at which ML has evolved and the global and local impact thereof.
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Moage, Jethro
(University of Pretoria, 2023)
The South African labour force is undeniably complex and not easy to deal with. Issues
such as historical injustices and inequality are still prevalent in many South African
communities. The same is true in the various ...
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de Wet, Wikus
(University of Pretoria, 2023)
The trustee or liquidator of the insolvent estate is tasked to take effective control of the insolvent estate. There are various asset tracing- and recovery mechanisms at the trustee's disposal, which are ultimately to be ...
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