• 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”. ...
• 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 ...
• Plea bargaining in South Africa and England 

  Majozi, Nkosinathi Levion (University of Pretoria, 2019)

  This dissertation is comparative study of plea bargaining in South Africa and England. It covers when plea bargaining was embraced in the South African criminal justice system. Plea bargaining defines the act of negotiating ...
• Onpartydigheidenvooroordeelby voorsittnde beamptes in die Suid-Afrikaanse reg 

  Venter, RihandT (University of Pretoria, 2019)

  Die navorsingstuk ondersoek die interpretasie van die Grondwet deur regsprekende, met aandag op die Handves van Menseregte,2 asook ander wetgwing. Klem gaan veral geplaas word op die regsprekende gesag se algemene magte, ...
• The use of closed-circuit television in South African criminal courts 

  Lamprecht, Adriaan Matthys (University of Pretoria, 2019)

  In the last decade the use of closed-circuit television or similar electronic devices (CCTV) has started to play a significant role in courtrooms, both as a silent witness and as a device through which to receive testimony. ...
• The impact of the criminal law (sexual offences and related matters) amendment ACT 32 OF 2007 on the offence of rape and sentencing thereof 

  Ndou, Treasure Rudo (University of Pretoria, 2019)

  This mini dissertation is based on the impact of Act 32 of 2007 on the offence of rape and the sentencing thereof in South Africa
• Eligibility of female athletes with differences of sex development to compete in international athletics 

  Kapp, Bianca (University of Pretoria, 2019)

  After given due consideration to the need of the original hyperandrogenic regulations and the constant pressure from society upon the International Association of Athletics Federation’s (hereafter IAAF) to take action ...
• Sentencing discretion and minimum sentence 

  Thulare, Mamodise Margaret (University of Pretoria, 2018)

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