Recent articles and research – April 2022

April 1st, 2022
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Abbreviation Title Publisher Volume/issue
SAJELP South African Journal of Environmental Law and Policy Juta (2020) 26.1
SALJ South African Law Journal Juta (2021) 138.4
SAPL Southern African Public Law University of South Africa Press

(2020) 35.2

(2021) 36.1

(2021) 36.2

TSAR Tydskrif vir die Suid-Afrikaanse Reg Juta (2022) 1

 

Administrative action

Kasuso, TG and Manyatera, G ‘The right to reasons for administrative action in Zimbabwe’ (2021) 36.2 SAPL.
Vinti, C ‘Reflections on aspects of the regime on the Amendment of Tariffs under the International Trade Administration Act 71 of 2002: A discussion of Shoprite Checkers (Pty) Ltd v International Trade Administration Commission’ (2021) 36.2 SAPL.

 

African law

’Nyane, H ‘Prosecutorial independence in Lesotho: A critique of the model’ (2020) 35.2 SAPL.

 

Business rescue

O’Brien, P and Calitz, J ‘Considerations that inform the view of whether there is a reasonable prospect of rescuing a company: A decade of legal precedent’ (2022) 1 TSAR 25.

 

Children’s rights

Mavunga, RA ‘“Bring back our innocence” – protecting children from commercial sexual exploitation: A case study of three African countries’ (2020) 35.2 SAPL.

 

Competition law

Moodaliyar, K ‘The US debate on the indirect purchaser’s claim to damages in competition law cases: Lessons for South Africa’ (2021) 36.2 SAPL.

 

Contract law

Naude, T ‘Notes: The incorporation of standard terms into contracts: Is it sufficient that the terms are “available on request”?’ (2021) 138.4 SALJ 748.
Obiri-Korang, P ‘Party autonomy: Promoting legal certainty and predictability in international commercial contracts through choice of law (the applicable rules of law)’ (2022) 1 TSAR 106.

 

Criminal defamation

Phiri, C ‘Defamation of the President of Zambia: Contextualising the decriminalisation debate’ (2021) 36.2 SAPL.

 

Customary law

Paterson, A ‘Case notes: The interface between customary rights and environmental legislation: Lessons from Gongqose and Others vs Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and Others (SCA) 2018’ (2020) 26.1 SAJELP 134.

 

Cybercrime

Nduka, RE and Basdeo, V ‘The need for harmonised and specialised global legislation to address the growing spectre of cybercrime’ (2021) 36.2 SAPL.

 

Delictual law

Harding, M ‘The role of resource constraints in state liability for omissions’ (2021) 36.2 SAPL.
Reyneke, M ‘Treasury regulations and educator accountability for damages regarding unlawful disciplinary measures in public schools’ (2021) 36.1 SAPL.

 

Education

Mosaka, TB ‘A decolonial legal method’ (2021) 138.4 SALJ 761.

 

Electoral democracy

Kariseb, K and Kasita, T ‘Populism, electoral democracy and the 2019 Presidential Election in Namibia’ (2021) 36.1 SAPL.
Mavedzenge, J ‘Taking stock of Zimbabwe’s 2018 elections and evaluating prospects for democratic, free and fair elections in the future’ (2021) 36.1 SAPL.
Mbanje, T ‘The role of the regional economic communities and their strategies to promote and uphold credible and legitimate electoral processes in Africa’ (2021) 36.1 SAPL.
Kaaba, O’B and Fagbayibo, B ‘Adjudicating presidential election disputes in Africa: The emerging challenge of election technology’ (2021) 36.1 SAPL.
Rudman, A and Fokala, E ‘Electoral democracy in Africa: Beyond ensuring free, fair and transparent elections’ (2021) 36.1 SAPL.

 

Electoral reform

Kreuser, C and Slade, B ‘Decreasing voter participation in South Africa and the call for electoral reform through allowing independent candidates’ (2021) 36.1 SAPL.

 

Electronic signatures

Swales, L ‘Electronic signatures: Where to next?’ (2022) 1 TSAR 76.

 

Environmental integration

Kituku, W; Odote, C; Okidi, C and Kameri-Mbote, P ‘Vertically challenged? Interrogating intergovernmental coordination in Kenya’s municipal solid waste management (MSWM) for sustainability’ (2020) 26.1 SAJELP 62.

 

Family law – privacy

Rosenberg, W ‘The mother’s right to privacy in infant abandonment cases’ (2022) 1 TSAR 92.

 

Human biological material

Thaldar, DW and Shozi, B ‘The legal status of human biological material used for research’ (2021) 138.4 SALJ 881.

 

Human rights

Chamberlain, L ‘Growing threats to environmental human rights defenders: The latest SLAPP suit developments in South Africa’ (2020) 26.1 SAJELP 5.
Mbajiorgu, G ‘Sustainable livelihoods and the right of access to food: Achieving the National Development Plan 2030 Goals on Poverty Eradication’ (2021) 36.1 SAPL.
Ndlazi, S ‘Different Davids vs One Goliath: A critical affirmation of individuals’ and peoples’ self-advocacy for the preservation of human rights as entrenched in judicial decisions’ (2021) 36.2 SAPL.

 

Insolvency law

O’Brien, P and Joubert, Y ‘Notes: A stay of legal proceedings in insolvency law: A reappraisal’ (2022) 1 TSAR 122.

 

Intergovernmental relations

Moyo, CG ‘Strained relations in the provision of electricity services: City of Cape Town v National Energy Regulator of South Africa and Minister of Energy’ (2021) 36.2 SAPL.

 

Judicial review

Okpaluba, C ‘Prosecutorial discretion and judicial review: An analysis of recent Canadian and South African decisions’ (2020) 35.2 SAPL.

 

Jurisprudence

Dyani-Mhango, N ‘Reflections on prosecutorial independence and impartiality in South Africa: The recent jurisprudence of the courts’ (2020) 35.2 SAPL.
Mhango, M ‘Removal of the National Director of Public Prosecution: A critique of emerging constitutional jurisprudence’ (2020) 35.2 SAPL.

 

Land reform

Pienaar, J; Du Plessis, W and Johnson, E ‘Land Matters and Rural Development: 2020’ (2021) 36.2 SAPL.

 

Law of evidence

Du Toit, JJ and Svicevic, M ‘The calling of witnesses viva voce during the extradition procedure: Is it a legal requirement?’ (2022) 1 TSAR 50.
Matlou, D ‘The oath in labour arbitrations: Critiquing an arbitrator’s prerogative to swear in witnesses’ (2021) 138.4 SALJ 844.

 

Matrimonial property

Sonnekus, JC ‘Regspraak: Troosgeld is deel van ’n reghebbende se afsonderlike boedelbates en nie deel van die gemeenskaplike boedel nie – verpligte deling troos nie’ (2022) 1 TSAR 159.

 

Medically assisted reproduction

Thaldar, D and Shozi, B ‘South Africa’s latest medically assisted reproduction draft regulations: Close, but no cigar’ (2022) 1 TSAR 1.

 

National Prosecution Authority

Dyani-Mhango, N and Mhango, M ‘National Prosecution Authority: Personnel, powers and responsibilities’ (2020) 35.2 SAPL.
Omar, J ‘The NPA’s limited independence and how to mitigate political interference in high-profile cases’ (2020) 35.2 SAPL.

 

Personal costs orders

Du Plessis, M and Suleman, MZ ‘Notes: eThekwini Municipality and Others v Westwood Insurance Brokers (Pty) Ltd: Personal costs against public officials through the lens of Westwood’ (2021) 138.4 SALJ 731.

 

Political party funding

Vohito, S ‘Regulation and implementation of party funding in Burkina Faso and Ghana: A comparative study’ (2021) 36.1 SAPL.

 

Private prosecution for environmental offences

Mujuzi, JD ‘Case notes: Locus standi to institute a private prosecution of environmental offences in South Africa: Uzani Environmental Advocacy CC v BP Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd’ (2020) 26.1 SAJELP 161.

 

Private prosecution

Msaule, PR ‘Extending the private prosecution provisions of the Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977 to cover private prosecution in the public interest’ (2020) 35.2 SAPL.

 

Property law

Coggin, T ‘Notes: “They’re not making land anymore”: A reading of the social function of property in Adonisi’ (2021) 138.4 SALJ 697.

 

Protection of biodiversity

Theart, M and Meiring, K ‘Conservation servitudes in South Africa’ (2020) 26.1 SAJELP 105.

 

Retirement funds

Marumoagae, C ‘What are the duties (if any) of retirement funds boards which are requested by employers to withhold members’ retirement benefits?’ (2021) 138.4 SALJ 818.

 

Revoking verbal agreements

Sonnekus, JC ‘Aantekeninge: Verblyfvergunning is nie outomaties habitatio nie en totale skade omvat skade gely weens inbreuk op die eiser se vervullingsbelang’ (2022) 1 TSAR 143.

 

Social media

Kituri, P; Hutchinson, A and Lappeman, J ‘Notes: Social media firestorms and the protection of smaller enterprises: Ubuntu Baba and Woolworths’ (2021) 138.4 SALJ 715.

 

Spoliation order

Scott, J ‘Regspraak: Precarium to the rescue as deus ex machina in a hard case’ (2022) 1 TSAR 171.

 

Tax law – insolvency

Fritz, C and Legwaila, T ‘The intersection between taxation and insolvency – The South African Revenue Service’s preference’ (2021) 138.4 SALJ 917.

 

Traditional leaders

Nkosi, S ‘When the king can do a lot of wrong: Some reflections on S v Dalindyebo 2016 (1) SACR 329 (SCA)’ (2020) 35.2 SAPL.

 

Water sanitation

Viljoen, G and Qumbu, B ‘Informing the regulatory framework on water and sanitation in Southern Africa: The emerging governance framework accompanying SDG 6’ (2020) 26.1 SAJELP 39.

Kathleen Kriel BTech (Journ) is the Production Editor at De Rebus.
This article was first published in De Rebus in 2022 (April) DR 31.

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