Recent articles and research – December 2024

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Abbreviation
Title
Publisher
Volume
Advocate Advocate General Council of the Bar (2024) 37.2
BTCLQ Business Tax and Company Law Quarterly Juta (2024) 15.3
DJ De Jure University of Pretoria (2024) 57
EL Employment Law Journal LexisNexis (2024) 40.5
ILJ Industrial Law Journal Juta

(2024) 45.3

(2024) 45.4

JILB Juta’s Insurance Law Bulletin Juta

(2024) 27.1

(2024) 27.2

JLSD Journal of Law, Society and Development University of South Africa Press (2024) 11
LDD Law, Democracy and Development University of the Western Cape, Faculty of Law (2024) 28
LitNet LitNet Akademies (Regte) Trust vir Afrikaanse Onderwys (2024) 21(3)
Obiter Obiter Nelson Mandela University (2024) 45.3
PER Potchefstroom Electronic Law Journal North West University, Faculty of Law (2024) 27
SA Merc LJ South African Mercantile Law Journal Juta (2023) 35.3
SAJHR South African Journal on Human Rights Taylor & Francis (2023) 39.4
SAJS Southern African Journal of Security University of South Africa Press (2024) 2
SAPL Southern African Public Law University of South Africa Press (2024) 39.1
SJ Speculum Juris University of Fort Hare (2024) 38.1
THRHR Tydskrif vir Hedendaagse Romeinse-Hollandse Reg LexisNexis (2024) 87.4
TSAR Tydskrif vir die Suid-Afrikaanse Reg Juta (2024) 4

 

Academic dishonesty

Mokomane, RBRestorative justice as an alternative response to student academic dishonesty in South African higher education institutions’ (2024) 27 PER.

 

Administrative law

Mhando, MExploring the obligations to complete insurance reforms in Lesotho’ (2024) 39.1 SAPL.

 

Adoptions

Sonnekus, JC ‘Aantekeninge: Onverwagte risiko’s met aanneming mag potensiële adoptante twee keer laat nadink’ (2024) 4 TSAR 702.

 

Artificial intelligence

Kgoale, TJ and Odeku, KOAn appraisal of selected salient human rights being impacted and altered by artificial intelligence (AI)’ (2024) 45.3 Obiter 610.

 

Augmentative and alternative communication

Bornman, J and Bornman, HGAugmentative and alternative communication in the South African justice system: Potential and pitfalls’ (2023) 39.4 SAJHR 301.

 

Banking sector

Chitimira, H; Torerai, E and Tsaura, OA statutory analysis of the role of the courts in protecting financial consumers’ rights in the Zimbabwean banking sector: The Penelope case in context’ (2024) 27 PER.

 

Barrier to employment

Loedolf, KL and Hector, MA comparative view of the South African and Canadian framework for issuing work visas to skilled refugees and asylum seekers’ (2024) 28 LDD 237.

 

Beneficial owners

Bouwer, A ‘Beneficial ownership disclosure and trusts’ (2024) 15.3 BTCLQ 1.

 

Biography

Gauntlett SC KC, J“Make words your servants”: Oscar and Gustav Hoexter’ (2024) 37.2 Advocate 53.

 

Briefing patterns

Mohapi, SWhy judges have a legitimate interest in briefing patterns and the power to mero motu enquire on them in proceedings’ (2024) 37.2 Advocate 59.

 

Business and human rights

Fobosi, SCThe protection of human rights in South Africa: Unpacking the duty of the state to realise the right to development’ (2024) 27 PER.

 

Business rescue

Phungula, SPThe effect of business rescue’s moratorium on property belonging to the company or in its lawful possession and the third-party contracts’ (2024) 45.3 Obiter 635.

 

Business transactions clinics

Mongalo, THA case for business transactions clinics in South Africa’ (2024) 38.1 SJ.

 

Class actions

Broodryk, T ‘A brief overview of collective consumer redress in the European Union and South Africa and moving towards the increased use of a consumer class action in South Africa (part 2)’ (2024) 4 TSAR 692.

 

Collective bargaining

Burchell-Germishuys, WOn collective bargaining, advisory arbitration and legal intervention: The 1995 Labour Relations Act as a product of criticism of the 1956 Labour Relations Act’ (2024) 27 PER.

 

Commissioning documents

Singh, CTinashe v University of Limpopo: Turfloop Campus 2023 ZALMPPHC 57. In the “presence” of the Commissioner: Is there a need for an amendment to the Justices of the Peace and Commissioners of Oaths Act 16 of 1963?’ (2024) 57 DJ 112.

 

Common law of personality

Visser, CJTransformative constitutionalism and the fault requirement of the common law of personality’ (2024) 57 DJ 142.

 

Company law

Swart, WJC and Boraine, A ‘Regspraak: The court’s power to appoint a liquidator in terms of section 163 of the Companies Act 71 of 2008’ (2024) 4 TSAR 812.

 

Competition authorities

Tavuyanago, SA commentary on the jurisdictional challenges in the Rand-Dollar exchange manipulation “Cartel”: Competition Commission of South Africa v Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Designated Activity Company [2023] ZACT 26 (30 March 2023)’ (2024) 27 PER.

 

Competition law

Lesofe, I and Tetani, S ‘Using market inquiries: A sharper tool for competition authorities?’ (2023) 35.3 SA MERC LJ 327.

 

Conduct of public educators

De Villiers, C ‘Note: Mandatory sanctions miss the mark: An evaluation of Centre for Child Law & Others v SA Council for Educators & Others 2024 (4) SA 473 (SC)’ (2024) 45.4 ILJ 2221.

 

Conflicting evidence

Scott, JVonnisbespreking: ’n Dekselse deksellose mangat kom ’n plaaslike owerheid duur te staan’ (2024) 21(3) LitNet.

 

Conformity demand

Chivizhe, TThe identity of the beneficiary or presenter calling for payment under demand guarantees: A purposive approach’ (2024) 27 PER.

 

Consistency in decision-making

Myburgh, A ‘Reasonableness review – the quest for consistency’ (2024) 45.3 ILJ 1377.

 

Constitutional Court

Ally, NA snapshot of the Constitutional Court’s docket – January to July 2024’ (2024) 27 PER.

 

Constitutional interpretation

Simbo, CThe evolution of the interpretation of human rights in Zimbabwe’ (2024) 38.1 SJ.

 

Consumer protection

Scott-Ngoepe, TAn unjust interpretation of section 116(1) of the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008: The impact of First Rand Bank Limited v Ludick GP (unreported) 2020-06-18 case no A277/2019’ (2024) 45.3 Obiter 711.

 

Contract law

Wethmar-Lemmer, MM ‘The three pillars regulating international sales contracts on the African continent’ (2024) 4 TSAR 676.

 

Contributory pension scheme

Eyongndi, DTA and Akintayo, JOAThe World Health Organisation life expectancy rate as a determinant of lump sum pension withdrawal entitlement in Nigeria: Giwa v Arm Pension Ltd & Anor in perspective’ (2024) 38.1 SJ.

 

Controlling interest

Nzero, IThe element of control in the statutory definition of mergers in Zimbabwe: Towards a clearer merger definition’ (2024) 38.1 SJ.

 

Co-parenting

Singh, A and Msuya, NHNoting the impact of lockdown co-parenting regulations on the wellbeing of children in South Africa’ (2024) 27 PER.

 

Copyright

Forere, MADoes article 4(1)(a) of the Marrakesh Treaty require limitation to adaptation rights? Blind SA v Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition (CCT 320/21) [2022] ZACC 33 (21 September 2022)’ (2024) 27 PER.

 

Corporate governance

Snyman-van Deventer, E; Van Niekerk, A and De Kock, MCorporate governance in South African Airways: Responsibilities of directors in state-owned companies’ (2024) 38.1 SJ.

 

COVID-19

Mgiba, P and Moyo, Z ‘The impact of COVID-19 on female school leadership in the Tshwane South District in South Africa – women leading schools in a crisis’ (2024) 11 JLSD.
Ncamane, NAn analysis of informal workers and the coverage of South Africa’s COVID-19 Temporary Employee/Employer Relief Scheme (TERS)’ (2024) 28 LDD 288.

 

Customary law

Cwele, S and Petse, I ‘The plight of employment policies that exclude customary practices in the workplace’ (2024) 11 JLSD.
Ntlama-Makhanya, N ‘The role of the royal family in transforming the institution of traditional leadership in South Africa’ (2024) 11 JLSD.

 

Customary marriage

Wara, G ‘Guided transformation of customary marriage practices in South Africa’ (2024) 11 JLSD.

 

Cybersecurity

Akor, SO; Nongo, C; Udofot, C and Oladokun, BDCybersecurity awareness: Leveraging emerging technologies in the security and management of libraries in higher education institutions’ (2024) 2 SAJS.
Dagada, RThe advancement of 4IR technologies and increasing cyberattacks in South Africa’ (2024) 2 SAJS.
Oladokun, BD; Oloniruha, E; Mazah, D; and Okechukwu, OCCybersecurity risks: A sine qua non for university libraries in Africa’ (2024) 2 SAJS.

 

Decent work

Mokofe, WMThe impact of global transformation on decent work in South Africa’ (2024) 45.3 Obiter 649.

 

Deductions on salary

Mbiada, CJT and Tebele-Mosia, TVFollowing due process before deducting amounts from salary: A reflection on Ngcangula v Mhlontlo Local Municipality; Nqekeho v Mhlontlo Local Municipality (2022) 43 ILJ 2398 (ECM)’ (2024) 45.3 Obiter 685.

 

Delictual liability

Khano, FThe impact of artificial intelligence on the law of delict and product liability’ (2024) 45.3 Obiter 674.
Wessels, B ‘Regspraak: State delictual liability for police wrongdoing – judicial failures and errors’ (2024) 4 TSAR 802.

 

Digital preservation

Osagie, OQ and Oladokun, BD ‘Usefulness of artificial intelligence to safeguard records in libraries: A new trend’ (2024) 2 SAJS.

 

Director duties

Seligson SC, M and Blumberg SC, M ‘The Companies Second Amendment Act 17 of 2024: Ameliorating the time-barring regime under sections 77 and 162 of the Companies Act’ (2024) 15.3 BTCLQ 9.

 

Discrimination

Fiattor, EConstitutional rights of women in Ghana: An expansion of the legal framework’ (2024) 39.1 SAPL.

 

Divorce

Sibisi, SRevisiting forfeiture of matrimonial benefits and the death of a spouse: The case of Mogau v Letsoalo’ (2024) 38.1 SJ.

 

Doctrine of common purpose

Grogan, J ‘Marley’s ghost: Rattling the chain of common purpose’ (2024) 40.5 EL.

 

Duty to disclose

Maimela, C; Lepele, S and Mahumela, TIs the open-ended nature of the common law duty to disclose by an applicant or employee fair and just?’ (2024) 38.1 SJ.

 

Elections

Malan, K and Grobbelaar-du Plessis, I Regeringsvorming kragtens die Grondwet sonder ’n volstrekte partypolitieke wenner’ (2024) 21(3) LitNet.

 

Electronic communications

Mahlaela, T and Monyamane, LThe impact of technology on testate succession in South Africa’ (2024) 27 PER.

 

Employment equity

Ebrahim, S Can a successor comparator be used in an equal pay claim under section 6(4) of the EEA?’ (2024) 57 DJ 169.

 

Energy sovereignty

Lekunze, AR ‘Rethinking the (un)just transition: A review of the impact of neoliberal approaches to energy governance in South Africa’ (2024) 11 JLSD.

 

Enforcing international judgments

Okorley, S ‘The recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments in South Africa: An urgent need for legal reform and certainty’ (2024) 4 TSAR 654.

 

Environmental rights

Sekwakwa, LStructural interdicts for environmental rights violations? South African Human Rights Commission v Msunduzi Local Municipality (8407/2020P) [2021] ZAKZPHC 35 (17 June 2021)’ (2024) 27 PER.

 

Equal pay claim
Ebrahim, S ‘Note: Can a hypothetical comparator be used in an equal pay claim under section 6(4) of the EEA?’ (2024) 45.4 ILJ 2211.

 
Estate duty

Retief, MA case for the need to improve the unilateral double taxation relief for estate duty in South Africa’ (2024) 27 PER.

 

Eviction

Mathiba, GLoosening the grip on the landowners in eviction disputes: An appraisal of Grobler v Phillips [2022] ZACC 32’ (2024) 38.1 SJ.

 

Financial regulation

Chitimira, H and Mayhuru, LA comparative analysis of the design and implementation of the Twin Peaks Model of Financial Regulation in South Africa and Australia’ (2024) 27 PER.

 

Financial stability

Chitimaira, H and Munedzi-Qankase, SHistorical aspects of the cooperation and collaboration between the South African Reserve Bank and other role players’ (2024) 27 PER.
Chitimira, H and Munedzi, SAn overview of the roles and functions of selected financial role players to protect financial stability and promote market integrity in South Africa’ (2024) 27 PER.

 

Food insecurity

David, JO ‘“Breaking bread, breaking barriers”: An ecological systems theoretical analysis of food insecurity in South African Higher Education Institutions’ (2024) 11 JLSD.

 

Freedom of religion

De Freitas, SAdvancing the protection of the right to freedom of religion in South Africa’ (2024) 27 PER.

 

Gender defined roles

Manthwa, AThe transformative nature of indigenous knowledge systems to address gender inequality’ (2024) 11 JLSD.

 

Gender discrimination

Macharia, AWThe intersection of culture, tradition and women’s rights in Africa: Kenya’s 2010 constitutional two-thirds gender rule that never was’ (2024) 39.1 SAPL.

 

Human rights

Maïnkade, BFUbuntu, human rights and sustainable development: Lessons from the African Arbitration Academy’s Model Bilateral Investment Treaty’ (2023) 39.4 SAJHR 320.
Van der Merwe, B and Cloete, RThe doctrine of proportionality: A proposed solution to human rights infringements in sports adjudication’ (2024) 57 DJ 160.

 

ILO Termination of Employment Convention

Mujuzi, JD ‘Termination of employment by the employer without giving reasons in Uganda and Art 4 of the ILO Termination of Employment Convention’ (2024) 45.3 ILJ 1453.

 

Insolvency law

Boraine, A and Mabe, Z ‘The timing of a proposed settlement in insolvency can be a gamble: Corruseal Corrugated KZN v Zakharov [2023] ZAWCHC 48’ (2024) 45.3 Obiter 75160.
Boraine, A and Roestoff, M ‘The solvent spouse’s obligation to claim release of property – revisiting section 21 of the Insolvency Act 24 of 1936 – Van Dyk v Donnovan Theodore Majiedt Inc (4070/2021) [2021] ZAFSHC 246 (22 October 2021)’ (2024) 87.4 THRHR 545.
Mabe, Z ‘Same-sex marriages, customary law, and insolvency’ (2024) 87.4 THRHR 520.

 

Insolvent estate

Mabe, Z and Mbiriri, EExcluding life and insurance benefits from insolvent estates: A comparative study of South Africa, England and Wales, and the United States of America’ (2024) 27 PER.

 

Institutional factors

Awujoola, OA and Abioye, AA ‘Institutional factors as precursors of consortium building readiness among university libraries in Southwestern Nigeria’ (2024) 11 JLSD.

 

Insurance law

Millard, D ‘Cases: AIG South Africa Limited v 43 Air School Holdings (Pty) Ltd and Others case no 640/2023; 2024 JDR 2441 (SCA)’ (2024) 27.2 JILB 29.
Millard, D ‘Cases: Azrapart (Pty) Ltd and Another v AIG South Africa Limited and Others case no 049359/2022; 2024 JDR 1836 (GJ)’ (2024) 27.2 JILB 25.
Millard, D ‘Cases: King Price Insurance Co v Joubert case no 4083/2023; 2024 JDR 2234 (FB)’ (2024) 27.2 JILB 28.
Millard, D ‘Cases: King Price Insurance Company Limited v Muambadzi case no A236/2023; 2024 JDR 1646 (GP)’ (2024) 27.2 JILB 20.
Millard, D ‘Cases: Ncube v Liberty Group Limited case number 2021/23807; 2024 JDR 1283 (GJ)’ (2024) 27.1 JILB 13.
Millard, D ‘Cases: Shezi v Santam Limited case number 1109/2023; 2024 JDR 0588 (FB)’ (2024) 27.1 JILB 7.
Millard, D ‘Cases: Underwriters at Lloyd’s of London v Minister of Safety & Security (2024) 45 ILJ 1339 (GP)’ (2024) 27.1 JILB 9.
Millard, D ‘Cases: Zondi v Registrar of Financial Services Providers and Another case no 2023/067825; [2024] ZAGPJHC 410 (29 April 2024)’ (2024) 27.2 JILB 21.
Millard, D ‘Financial Services Tribunal Cases: Mills v Eastern Cape Motor Holdings case number FSP29/2023; [2024] ZAFST 13 (28 January 2024)’ (2024) 27.1 JILB 2.
Millard, D ‘Financial Services Tribunal Cases: Shuping v Financial Sector Conduct Authority case number A30/2023; [2024] ZAFST 26 (22 March 2024)’ (2024) 27.1 JILB 3.
Millard, D ‘Legislation: Financial Sector and Deposit Insurance Levies Act 11 of 2022’ (2024) 27.2 JILB 34.
Millard, D ‘Legislation: Financial Sector Regulation Act 9 of 2017’ (2024) 27.1 JILB 16.
Millard, D ‘Legislation: Financial Sector Regulation Act 9 of 2017’ (2024) 27.2 JILB 34.
Millard, D ‘Legislation: Long-term Insurance Act 52 of 1998’ (2024) 27.1 JILB 16.
Millard, D ‘Legislation: Short-term Insurance Act 53 of 1998’ (2024) 27.1 JILB 16.

 

Intellectual property awareness

Ngwenya, S ‘A systematic review of literature on intellectual property and the creative industry in Africa using Scopus’ (2024) 11 JLSD.

 

International investment law

Koen, L ‘Is a jurisdictional decision in international investment law res judicata?’ (2024) 4 TSAR 617.

 

Intestate succession

Sungay, MHTo bequeath or not to bequeath? A South African law analysis of the “problematic areas” found in the Islamic Law of intestate succession’ (2024) 27 PER.

 

Judges

Mavedzenge, JA ‘The price they pay for their independence: Understanding the persecution of judges in Africa as retribution for their impartiality’ (2024) 39.1 SAPL.

 

Judicial accountability

Sebitlo, TJudicial accountability: An era for consciousness’ (2024) 37.2 Advocate 74.

 

Judicial independence

Dlanga, TO ‘The separation of powers and judicial independence in South Africa: A theoretical critique’ (2024) 11 JLSD.
Rabkin, FLaw Matters’ (2024) 37.2 Advocate 77.

 

Jurisprudence

Sonnekus, JC ‘Vertraagde rapportering van uitspraak oor eis quantum meruit verminder niks aan die merkwaardigheid daarvan nie – JD Botha & Sons Signs (Pty) Ltd v Multi Cranes & Platforms (Pty) Ltd 2024 (4) SA 583 (GJ)’ (2024) 87.4 THRHR 527.

 

Labour dispute resolution

Kasuso, TGConciliation as a mechanism for the resolution of labour disputes in Zimbabwe: An impediment to speedy social justice?’ (2024) 38.1 SJ.

 

Labour law

Awarab, MPrinciples of restrictive covenants and the rights of an employee in the workplace Shoprite Checkers (Pty) Ltd v Kgatle [2023] ZAWCHC 159’ (2024) 45.3 Obiter 751.
Ebrahim, S ‘Can a subordinate comparator be used in an equal pay claim under section 6(4) of the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998?’ (2024) 87.4 THRHR 514.
Marumoagae, C and Damane, DShould employees be entitled to legal representation during disciplinary hearings in South Africa?’ (2023) 39.4 SAJHR 274.
Mulaudzi, MM ‘Case note: A discussion of penalties for non-compliance with picketing rules: Clover SA (Pty) Ltd v General Industries Workers Union of South Africa & Others [2021] 4 BLLR 419 (LC)’ (2023) 35.3 SA MERC LJ 370.
Orton, R ‘Dignity and the purpose of labour law’ (2024) 45.4 ILJ 2157.
Van Staden, MJ ‘Aantekeninge: An update of recent labour law developments from South African courts 2024’ (2024) 4 TSAR 733.

 

Land redistribution

September-Van Huffel, A and Horn, JG ‘Navigating the dual roles of state trusteeship and expropriating authority in the expropriation’ (2024) 87.4 THRHR 409.

 

Landowners

Boggenpoel, ZZThe ongoing battle for secure tenure for non-owners in light of Grobler v Phillips’ (2024) 57 DJ 112.

 

Legal education

Welgemoed, M and Lerm, HJustifying the integration of clinical legal education with procedural-law modules to develop practical skills in law students’ (2024) 45.3 Obiter 569.
Welgemoed, M; Coetzee, L; Beerman, R and Van Vuuren, EHiveLaw: Propelling the Nelson Mandela University Law Clinic into the future: A consideration of technology’s integral role in modern legal service delivery and the consequences for legal education’ (2024) 27 PER.

 

Legal principles governing directors’ duties

Van Zyl, SP and Carney, TR ‘The taxpayer’s right to just administrative action and access to information: Empowering the taxpayer through plain language standards’ (2024) 87.4 THRHR 454.

 

Local defence groups

Bamidele, SA new twist to an age-long friendship: The role of local defence groups in the conflict between farmers and herders’ (2024) 2 SAJS.

 

Marine spatial planning

Metuge, D ‘Indigenous knowledge and indigenous participation within South Africa’s Marine Spatial Planning Regulatory Framework’ (2024) 39.1 SAPL.

 

Maternity protection for women

Mhlongo, M and Tshoose, CI ‘Evaluating South Africa’s maternity protection legal regime applicable to non-standard female workers’ compliance with the Maternity Protection Convention 183 of 2000’ (2023) 35.3 SA MERC LJ 298.

 

Matrimonial Property

Sibisi, SThe legal implications of Sithole v Sithole 2021 (5) SA 34 (CC) on African Spouses in old civil marriages’ (2024) 27 PER.

 

Matrimonial regimes

Denson, RA step in the right direction or additional burden for women married in terms of Islamic Law? Women’s Legal Centre Trust v President of the Republic of South Africa [2022] ZACC 23’ (2024) 45.3 Obiter 696.

 

Medical certificates

Grogan, J ‘Suspicious sick notes: Who must do the checking?’ (2024) 40.5 EL.

 

Medical records

Tangkat, D and Beauty, EUPreservation and security of information resources at the Federal University Otuoke Health Care Centre, Bayelsa State’ (2024) 2 SAJS.

 

Men’s health
Adeagbo, O; Xulu, Z; Gumede, D and Naidoo, KBarriers and strategies to improve men’s uptake of HIV care services in rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: A qualitative approach’ (2024) 11 JLSD.

 
Mining industry

Mathebula, TThe history of the mining industry in South Africa: The transformative role of the Mining Policies and Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act 28 of 2002’ (2024) 38.1 SJ.

 

Money laundering

Chitimira, H; Torerai, E and Jana, VAn exploration of selected anti-money laundering role-players in Zimbabwe’ (2024) 27 PER.
Chitimira, H; Torerai, E and Jana, L Leveraging artificial intelligence to combat money laundering and related crimes in the South African banking sector’ (2024) 27 PER.

 

National security

Nsirim, O; Clement-Abraham, C and Ajie, AEnhancing national security and combating insurgency in Nigeria: The role of the library’ (2024) 2 SAJS.

 

Obituary

Kriegler, JLaurie Ackermann – The man behind the plaudits’ (2024) 37.2 Advocate 48.
O’Regan, KObituary – Justice Yvonne Mokgoro (19 October 1950 – 9 May 2024)’ (2024) 37.2 Advocate 43.

 

Participatory democracy

Venter, F ‘Consulting citizens: Addressing the deficits in participatory democracy’ (2023) 39.4 SAJHR 251. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/epdf/10.1080/02587203.2024.2387855 

 

Pit latrines at school

Ngwenyama, LR; Van Dyk, FR; and Msimanga, L Sound substantive law application yet dubious adjectival process in R K v Minister of Basic Education [2019] ZASCA 192’ (2024) 45.3 Obiter 727.

 

Political financing

Walyemera, DM ‘Political financing around the world: A historical overview and financing models; which model for Uganda?’ (2024) 11 JLSD. 

 

Private defence

Tshehla, BIs there a duty to flee before resorting to the use of force in private defence? Reading between the judicial lines’ (2024) 38.1 SJ.

 

Protection of consumers

Batchelor, BLA ‘The balancing act continues: Recommendations for reform of the National Credit Act 34 of 2005’ (2023) 35.3 SA MERC LJ 241.

 

Public service

Nkuna-Mavutane, ME; Barends, B; Sibiya, VE; Tshoose, CI and Letseku, RThe future of collective bargaining between labour and the employer after the case of Public Servants Association v Minister of Public Service [2021] 3 BLLR 255 (LAC)’ (2024) 27 PER.

 

Reasonable chastisement

Mendi, ZW and Ndlovu, NParents call it discipline, the Constitutional Court calls it violence: Moderate and reasonable chastisement through the lens of Freedom of Religion South Africa v Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development [2019] ZACC 34’ (2024) 38.1 SJ.

 

Restraint of trade agreements

Van Eck, M and Van Staden, M ‘The protection of confidential information in restraint of trade agreements’ (2024) 45.4 ILJ 2187.

 

Retrenchment and severance pay

Le Roux, M and Oppon, E ‘Barriers to the making or breaking of severance pay’ (2024) 45.3 ILJ 1395.

 

Revenge porn

Manie, LRevenge porn: An act of domestic violence’ (2024) 38.1 SJ.

 

Right to basic education

Strohwald, AThe right to basic education as a primary driver of transformation in South Africa: Considering cooperation’ (2024) 45.3 Obiter 595.

 

Right to food

Spies, A; Ndimurwimo, L and Nxumalo, NThe importance of litigating the right to access sufficient food: Equal Education v Minister of Basic Education’ (2023) 39.4 SAJHR 341.

 

Rule of law

Ntlama-Makhanya, NA South African perspective on the independence of the judiciary in the promotion of human rights for the advancement of the rule of law (part two)’ (2024) 38.1 SJ.  

 

Sectional titles

Van der Merwe, CG ‘Innovations by the German Modernising Apartment Ownership Act of 2020 (WEModG 2020) to the management of apartment ownership (sectional title) schemes compared with the South African management legislation and regulations’ (2024) 4 TSAR 629.

 

Security of information resources

Ogunbodede, KF and Onah, EEAssessment of modern preservation practices at the Federal University Otuoke Library, Bayelsa State’ (2024) 2 SAJS.

 

Settlement agreement 

Williams, RC ‘Does a settlement agreement between litigants in a civil dispute terminate the jurisdiction of the court?’ (2023) 35.3 SA MERC LJ 370.

 

Sexual abuse

Martin, BImage-based sexual abuse and the requirement of motive under the Films and Publications Amendment Act: A critical assessment’ (2024) 45.3 Obiter 555.

 

Sexual harassment

Newaj, K ‘The application of the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act on impairment caused by sexual harassment’ (2023) 35.3 SA MERC LJ 273.

 

Shareholder loan accounts

Stevens, RA and Steyn, LShareholder loans: Fact or fiction’ (2024) 27 PER.

 

Silk application process

Graves SC, NSilk screening in Johannesburg: A mixed palette’ (2024) 37.2 Advocate 66.

 

Smart contracts

Van Eck, M and Agbeko, FThe recognition and regulation of smart contracts in South Africa’ (2024) 27 PER.

 

State-owned companies

Thabane, TRebooting state-owned companies in South Africa: Exploring the viability of Singapore’s State Holding Company (Temasek) Model of Ownership and Control’ (2024) 27 PER.

 

Statutory labour rights

Du Toit, D ‘Back to the future: Revisiting the “organisation test” as a criterion of employment’ (2024) 45.4 ILJ 2133.

 

Strikes

Mabaso, FDismissing the blanket approach of interdicting strike brutality: A discussion of Commercial Stevedoring Agricultural and Allied Workers’ Union and Others v Oak Valley Estates (Pty) Ltd and Another [2022] ZACC 7’ (2024) 57 DJ 98.

 

Strikes

Tenza, M ‘An examination of the need to introduce a strike fund to compensate victims of “no work, no pay” during a protracted strike – transplanting lessons from other jurisdictions to South Africa’ (2024) 11 JLSD.

 

Succession

Kloppers, H and Gildenhuys, A ‘Aantekeninge: A renewed call for a wider recognition of the pactum successorium in light of recent developments’ (2024) 4 TSAR 733.

 

Systemic delays in review applications

Bosch, C and Myburgh, A ‘Note: Systemic delays and penalty reviews: Govender & Others v CCMA & Others (2024) 45 ILJ 1197 (LAC)’ (2024) 45.3 ILJ 1475.

 

Tax administration

Govind, M and Bekink, M ‘An evaluation of the codification of the director’s duty of care and skill, and the effect of the business judgement rule in terms of the Companies Act 71 of 2008’ (2024) 87.4 THRHR 479.

 

Tax deductions

Claassen, PA tax deduction for home office expenditure: The interpretation of and proposed removal of the exclusive-use requirement in section 23(b) of the Income Tax Act’ (2024) 27 PER.

 

Tax law

De Lange, S and Malan, MTHow have the courts decided what de minimis is in tax law?’ (2024) 27 PER.
Keulder, C ‘The tax treatment of a victim of theft – should it be “if you snooze, you lose”?’ (2024) 87.4 THRHR 508.

 

Trade unions and agency fees

Phiri, MDUse of agency fees for union’s political causes: Does our law adequately protect rights of non-members of a representative trade union against its unscrupulous use of agency fees for political ideals?’ (2024) 45.3 Obiter 667.

 

Trade unions

Manamela, METhe legal status of trade unions and potential grounds on which they may incur liability’ (2024) 45.3 Obiter 532.
Matjie, MA ‘Barriers and challenges faced by women shop stewards in two major South African trade unions’ (2024) 11 JLSD.

 

Trademarks

Karjiker, S ‘Regspraak: Dart misses the mark: No clarity on distinctiveness’ (2024) 4 TSAR 823.
Singh, C“Spin the Bottle”: A water bottle shape mark contest: Dart Industries Incorporated v Bottle Buhle Brands (Pty) Ltd [2023] 1 All SA 299 (SCA)’ (2024) 38.1 SJ.

 

Transformative constitutionalism

Maseko, TW and Makama, PTransformative Constitutionalism and the value of human dignity in interpreting legislation to promote workers’ right to social security: Knoetze v Rand Mutual Assurance [2022] ZAGPJHC 4’ (2024) 45.3 Obiter 776.
Mhlanga, LNeoliberalism and legal culture: The path of least resistance is what makes rivers run crooked’ (2024) 28 LDD 264.

 

Transitional justice

Deane, TThe case for arts in reconciliation and peacebuilding in Africa’ (2024) 2 SAJS.

 

Unlawful occupier requirement

Marais, EJ and Muller, G ‘The extra-judicial ejectment of land intruders: An evaluation of counter-spoliation and the role of possession’ (2024) 87.4 THRHR 428.

 

VAT provisions

Kruger, D ‘VAT, indemnity payments and Capitec Bank: The good, the bad and the ugly (part 2)’ (2024) 15.3 BTCLQ 23.

 

Whistleblowers

Labuschagne, M ‘The position of tax whistleblowers in the aftermath of Arena Holdings v South African Revenue Service – Arena Holdings (Pty) Ltd t/a Financial Mail v South African Revenue Service 2023 (5) SA 319 (CC)’ (2024) 87.4 THRHR 554.

 

Women’s property rights

Adeleke, V and Diala, AC ‘The right of women to the inheritance of their husbands’ estate in Nigeria’ (2024) 11 JLSD.

 

Workplace leave entitlement

Thulapersad, A and Hicks, J ‘Discourse on menstrual leave in a South African context’ (2024) 45.3 ILJ 1424.

 

World Bar Conference

Gabriel SC, AAThe World Bar Conference’ (2024) 37.2 Advocate 9.
Kroon SC, PImperialism and uprisings, the independence of counsel and a World Bar Conference in Ireland’ (2024) 37.2 Advocate 11.

 

Xenophobia

Bamidele, S ‘African immigrant traders, food security, and xenophobia in Johannesburg, South Africa’ (2024) 11 JLSD.

 

Kathleen Kriel BTech (Journ) is the Production Editor at De Rebus.
This article was first published in De Rebus in 2024 (December) DR 59.

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