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 ...

This dissertation purports to set out the requirements for locus standi in terms of section 38 of the Constitution, specifically when it comes to procuring standing in matters brought by way of a class action. In order to ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

In Suid-Afrika word daar minimumvonnisse vir, onder meer, verkragting voorgeskryf in artikel 51 van Wet 105 van 1997. Die doel van hierdie vonnisse is om ernstige en geweldadige misdaad te verminder, om kontinuïteit in ...

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 ...

This thesis considers capital punishment, corporal punishment and mandatory minimum sentencing in Botswana and the continued usefulness of these three sentencing options. The thesis adopts a comparative approach. Firstly, ...

In South Africa, as in most jurisdictions which profess to be based on an open and democratic society based on human dignity, equality and freedom, the right against compelled self-incrimination is a guaranteed Constitutional ...

This dissertation attempts to delve in to the controversial and complicated world of affirmative action and transformation in South African sport. The history of this country is taken into account as we are still grappling ...