• A re-evaluation of the special investigating unit and special tribunal in South Africa 

  Ndunyana, Luvuyo (University of Pretoria, 2018-02)

  The main focus of this dissertation is to critically evaluate the functioning of the Special Investigating Unit ('SIU') and Special Tribunal in the execution of its mandate, which includes the fight against fraud and ...
• Legal counselling in family mediation to address unnecessary litigation 

  Ndebele, Linda Tendesai (University of Pretoria, 2023)

  This research seeks to explore and evaluate the concept of legal counseling and its impact on dispute resolution processes and outcomes. For purposes of this study, legal counseling refers to specific attitudes, skills and ...
• An evaluation of alternative dispute resolution in the South African agricultural environment 

  Lancaster, Claribel (University of Pretoria, 2024-04-03)

  The objective of this study was firstly to evaluate the current position of ADR within the legislative and policy framework specific to the agricultural industry in South Africa and, thereafter, to recommend ways to improve ...
• An assessment of mediation as an effective aid for resolving conflict : land disputes 

  Rakgwale, Mmakgoedi Sylvia (University of Pretoria, 2023-12-19)

  This mini dissertation assesses mediation as a method of resolving land disputes. It provides a comparative analysis of South Africa, Kenya and Rwanda's use of mediation to resolve land conflicts. It consists of 5 chapters ...
• The viability of the death penalty as an alternative to life imprisonment in South Africa 

  Carter, Katelyn-Mae (University of Pretoria, 2024)

  Twenty-seven years ago, the death penalty (as it was prescribed in S277 (1)(a) of the Criminal Procedure Act) was declared unconstitutional in S v Makwanyane and Mchunu. Given the socio-political landscape of the time, ...
• An analysis of the Seriti Commission of Inquiry and its shortcomings 

  Mukoki, Pj-Brian (University of Pretoria, 2023)

  It has been said that Commissions of inquiry are governmental tools that assist the state in adjudicating disputes; however, is that really the true state of affairs? With their increasing popularity over the years, one ...
• Reforming the right to bail for illegal/undocumented foreigners in South Africa 

  Moepya, Lethabo (University of Pretoria, 2023)

  This study revisits the law governing the release on bail of accused persons that are without relevant documentation to be in the Republic of South Africa. The study specifically analyses the outcomes of the cases in which ...
• An evaluation of the CCMA with the aim of enhancement and improvement 

  Williamson, Chané (University of Pretoria, 2023)

  The Labour Relations Act established the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) as a statutory institution for labour dispute resolution. This dissertation draws on CCMA data and case analysis to ...
• Societal change through sports 

  Luttig, Keanu M. (University of Pretoria, 2023)

  This dissertation aims to address the concerns that sport and society have in common, where the relevant governing legislation has fallen short and analyses whether the sports industry, and its athletes coupled with the ...
• The legality and regulation of professional mixed martial arts in South Africa 

  Ramsden, Gerald Andrew (University of Pretoria, 2023)

  Senator John McCain was not far off the mark when he described mixed martial arts (MMA) as “human cock-fighting”, during its formative years in the United States of America (US) in the early 1990’s. Those early MMA contests ...
• The effect of unlawfully obtained evidence on the administration of justice 

  Ramatshimbila, Azwifarwi (University of Pretoria, 2022)

  This mini-dissertation focuses on the true extent of the meaning and effect of unlawfully obtained evidence. The focus is on the unlawfully obtained evidence from the perspective of the rule of law and not necessarily ...
• A review of the enforcement of arbitration awards ; a comparative study of Nigeria and South Africa 

  Makinde, Okadazim Niella (University of Pretoria, 2022)

  Arbitration, as one of the alternative dispute resolution procedures, aids in the quick resolution of disputes as against traditional litigation. The Courts' apparent lack of promptness in dispensing disputes necessitates ...
• Private prosecutions in South Africa 

  Spies, Willem Durand (University of Pretoria, 2022)

  This thesis will examine the question whether private prosecutions in South Africa could be of assistance to the National Prosecution Authority in fulfilling its constitutional mandate in the current post-Apartheid era of ...
• Discovery of electronic information in legal proceedings in South Africa with specific reference to Rule 23 of the Magistrates’ Court Rules and Rule 35 of the Uniform Rules of Court 

  Hart, Elton Romeo (University of Pretoria, 2022)

  The exponential growth in electronically generated and -stored information in legal proceedings raises the question of whether electronic information falls within the ambit of the traditional definition of the term “document”. ...
• A critique of alternative dispute resolution in Africa 

  Mgwenyana, Khanyisa (University of Pretoria, 2021)

  Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), has with time, become a preferred manner of conflict resolution in most countries around the world and has gained great popularity, particularly in Africa, home to over one billion ...
• The legal liability of the various role players in professional boxing for an injury or death suffered by a boxer during a professional boxing bout held in South Africa 

  Ramsden, Gerald Andrew (University of Pretoria, 2021)

  In a sport like professional boxing where the infliction of bodily harm on one’s opponent is the primary objective of both the participants, it is therefore not surprising that the risk of serious bodily injury (and even ...
• Reconsidering a community-based judicial system for South African courts based on the common law jury system 

  Werner, Anandi (University of Pretoria, 2019)

  The Oscar Pistorius Trial awakened everyday citizens to the reality of what transpires in South African courtrooms on a daily basis; thereby stirring them from their slumber created by the absence of engagement and involvement ...
• Critical analysis of how the South African criminal law addresses cybercbullying 

  Machitela, Malesela Abram (University of Pretoria, 2019)

  The work deals with shortcomings in the South African Criminal Law in respect of how to addresses cyberbullying crime. The report focus on how American Legislation deals with cyberbullying as compared to South African Legal ...
• A possible amendment to the criminal procedure and evidence act, 1939 of the republic of Botswana with regard to plea and sentence agreements in an effort to promote the expeditious and efficient disposition of criminal matters 

  Kgosieile, Lameck (University of Pretoria, 2019)

  Plea-bargaining and sentencing agreement is a worldwide phenomenon. Most of the jurisdictions more particularly in the so-called developed countries have adopted and incorporated into their criminal justice system the ...
• Reforming civil procedure : trends in continental europe and england and wales 

  Coetsee, Anlu Renette (University of Pretoria, 2019)

  This research involves the timeless question regarding the effective improvement of access to justice. The problems pertaining to access to justice, especially in respect of litigation, have been experienced and exposed ...

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