The south african statutory law stated from 1828 to 1976 that a victim of crime in the country could initiate private prosecution. It was edited for years at the university of the witwatersrand law school, first by bobby hahlo, and then for a period of over fifty years by ellison kahn. Apr 01, 2003 south africa has officially adopted the best interests of the child as the desirable standard for legal decisions regarding children. Best interests of the south african child international.
Founded in 1884, it is the oldest law journal of its kind in the world. However, south african law particularly when there is a constitutionalhuman rights dimension can be the subject of articles in journals published elsewhere. The law of south africa lawsa is the only complete narrative statement of south african law from all its sources, including statutory law, case law and common law. Journals published in south africa are indexed by iflp, see first. Sa law journals mercantile law libguides at university of south. May 17, 2016 study unit 1 introduction to south african law. Although south africas ip policy phase i incorporates a raft of changes to address the situation, capacity constraints could thwart effective outcomes. The journal appears on the list of accredited journals of the south african department of education and is included in the international bibliography of the social sciences ibss. Contributions on any aspect or discipline of the law are welcomed, as long as the main themes are addressed. Sabinet online provides access to south african journal articles in all subject areas, including some law journals. Law society congratulates springboks on rugby world cup victory. The post1994 south african spatial planning system and bill.
However, there are two major problems with its operation. Lssa concerned about unreasonable and unfair increased costs imposed on legal practitioners by regulatory bodies. Many of the general principles of our law come from the common. How to access journal articles on the south african legal. Ubuntu and the law in south africa directory of open access. It is the published voice of the southern african society of legal. Information about the openaccess article ubuntu and the law in south africa in doaj. In search of the perceived quality and impact of accredited south african law journals. Status groups from the family of civilised nations to the g20, by tristen naylor, london and new york, routledge, 2018, 212 pp. May 06, 2020 the southern african legal information institute publishes legal information for free public access which comprises mainly of case law and legislation from south africa. This journal is not intended as a businessmans journal.
November 2019 2 south african criminal law reports pp 469 582 this column discusses judgments as and when the law reports december 2019. The content of the journal falls into two categories. This guide to law online south africa contains a selection of south african legal, juridical, and governmental sources accessible through the internet. The south african legal system has embraced open access to legal information. The south african mercantile law journal is a specialist journal published by juta and the faculty of law, university of south africa. Prior to 1910 and the unification of the various provinces and independent territories in the union of south africa, there were several independent systems of superior courts. Journals law llms in the department of mercantile law. All journal articles featured in south african journal on human rights vol 35 issue 4. Links provide access to primary documents, legal commentary, and general government information about specific jurisdictions and topics. There are some law journals on the platform that can be accessed free of charge.
Apr 24, 2020 however, south african law particularly when there is a constitutionalhuman rights dimension can be the subject of articles in journals published elsewhere. Published biannually by the university of kwazulunatal, fundamina is the leading journal for articles on south african legal history. With a new planning system taking shape, and a new bill of rights embodied in a transformative constitution having been introduced in south africa in 1994, this article grapples with the dual questions as to whether the new spatial planning system fits within the spirit of the bill of rights, and the bill of rights assists the new spatial planning system in the realisation of. To access older law journals published in south africa there is also an archive of older journal articles available at the african journal archive. Ubuntu and the law in south africa directory of open. Its authoritative and thoughtprovoking articles address contemporary legal issues and highlight issues of international and comparative significance. Google scholar oranje, m 2012 neoliberalism, shallow dreaming and the unyielding apartheid city. These global dynamics are compounded by overly protective measures in south africas patent law as well as nonip factors, particularly the prevalent weak health infrastructure. Paper to the 22nd south african transport conference, csirconference centre, pretoria, south africa, 1416 july. Westlawnext it is especially useful for legal research, as. South african law journals full text can be found in 3 south african databases and 1 over seas database. Categories countries south africa law journals worldlii.
South africa is a member of the international community, and since the advent of democracy has ratified, signed or acceded to many treaties, including the convention on the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women cedaw which was ratified by south africa in 1996 without a single reservation. Journals published in south africa are indexed by iflp, see first link below. We offer a comprehensive selection of journals and articles relevant to the south african legal history. Updated daily with new legislation or amendments, as they are released, the netlaw service offers one consolidated version of each piece of legislation, so you can be sure that you are looking at. Sabinets national legislation service, netlaw, includes all updated and consolidated south african principal acts, rules and regulations since 1910. First, it arises from an individualistic worldview that conflicts with that inherent in both religious law and the customary law widely observed in. Past to present wg schulze 1 introduction legal periodicals and their content have played an important role in the development of south african law as well as south african juridical science. Journals law llb and other law degrees 1st year support. The best interests of the south african child sandra burman.
The south african law journal is south africa s premier law journal. The fact that the south african constitutional state is the focus, does not limit the content of peljper to the south african legal system, since development law and constitutionalism are excellent themes for comparative work. International database links containing south african and international journal. Oette school of law, soas, university of london, uk and s. However, according to south african legal history, this changed with the promulgation of the criminal procedure act 51 of 1977, which lists people authorised to institute private prosecutions. Dutch legislation between 16521806 applies only if it has been ratified and accepted by south african law. How to access journal articles on the south african legal history. This law comes from romandutch law and english law, brought to south africa by the dutch and english settlers. Criminal law amendment act 105 of 1997 south african government. Administrative appeals tribunal act 1975 australia. Open access, open justice, legal resources, case law, law journals.
Nonpathological criminal incapacity relating to provocation. We use cookies to distinguish you from other users and to provide you with a better experience on our websites. I shall conclude the discussion with a few remarks on the influence of the common and constitutional law on customary law with a view to the future of customary law of succession in its current form in a mixed legal system such as that of south africa. Southern african public law, vol 332 of 2018 read more read more about. When a legal problem is not covered by statute law, you can look at the common law for an answer. November 2019 6 south african law reports pp 1 326. There are 172 456 full text articles for download, of which 112 253 are open access. It is devoted to publishing material in the field of mercantile and business law. On december 11, 1996, south africa enacted the choice on termination of pregnancy act, which gives women of any age or marital status access to abortion services upon request during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, and in certain cases, extends access to the first 20 weeks of pregnancy. Nonpathological criminal incapacity relating to provocation or emotional stress an overview of developments in south african law shannon hoctor south african journal of psychology 2019 49. This section contains free ebooks and guides on law books, some of the resources in this section can be viewed online and some of them can be downloaded. Perspective on global summitry, edited by steven slaughter, cheltenham, edward elgar publishing, 2019, 240 pp. The journal also publishes articles on law and human rights in african states as well as social science work related to human rights in africa.
African customary law, customs, and womens rights muna ndulo abstract the sources of law in most african countries are customary law, the common law and legislation both colonial and postindependence. Unbound copies of the south african law journals are available at the law information desk level 6 unbound copies of the international and foreign law journals are kept on the display shelf on level 6. It has been published for over 40 years and is widely considered a prestigious authority and first point of. Print or hardcopy versions of the south african law journals are found on level 1 of the library. Legal directory and search engine legislation, caselaw, journals, law reform, by country and subject. The south african law journal is the legal showcase for new ideas, changing attitudes and shifting emphases in south african law. Information about the openaccess article in search of the perceived quality and impact of accredited south african law journals. Sabinet african journals formerly sa epublications description of this database. Utilising transformational leadership to implement disability laws in the south african workplace xml. For criticism or comparison of ideas, thoughts, etc. May 04, 2020 to access older law journals published in south africa there is also an archive of older journal articles available at the african journal archive. The journal of african law has been in existence for over 60 years and in that time has reflected changing trends in law and legal reform.
Pdf open access to legal resources in south africa. By continuing to use our website, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Amended by criminal law sentencing amendment act 38 of 2007 from 31 dec 2007. The south african journal of business management publishes articles that have real significance for management theory and practice. It is the most comprehensive, searchable collection of fulltext african electronic journals available on one platform. Journal of african law latest issue cambridge core. Williamselegbe faculty of law, stellenbosch university, south africa.
Past, present and future juta and jutastat are names synonymous with south african legal publishing and a heritage of excellence. Its wide coverage encompasses the laws of subsaharan african countries. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience. Ajol is a nonprofit organisation based in south africa. The post1994 south african spatial planning system and.
A proud legacy of empowering generations of south africas finest legal minds. The editors ask authors to observe the following guide on style in preparing their submissions. Pdf ubuntu and the law in south africa researchgate. All articles published in this journal are licensed under the creative commons attribution. More about ajol and the challenges we work to address. The south african law journal is south africas premier law journal. An examination using the lens of swaziland eswatini.
Acta juridica african human rights law journal jutas business law mercantile law journal south african journal of criminal justice. The first unit of study for business law 101 is an introduction to the subject. The southern african legal information institute publishes legal information for free public access which comprises mainly of case law and legislation from south africa. Lssa welcomes first lssa provincial attorneys association. It is aimed at practitioners and academics in these areas of the law.
Common law is law that is not made by parliament or another lawmaking body. The south african law journal is the legal showcase for new ideas, changing attitudes. In a typical african country, the great majority of the people conduct their personal activities in accordance with and subject to customary law. The journal appears on the list of accredited journals of the south african department of. During the past 50 years journal of african law has established itself as the leading journal in its field. Sabinet african journals reliable research that offers more than 500 african journals, including the african journal archive.
Criminal law amendment act 105 of 1997 south african. Chapter 1 law 1503 with as at unisa university studyblue. International law and the south african constitution. This act replaced a 1975 law that severely curtailed access to abortion services by requiring a physicians. African human rights law journal ahrlj home page african. Potchefstroom electronic law journalpotchefstroomse. Click on sabinet online, then search on the toolbar, and from the right hand column of the drop down options click on the first option sa. Westlawnext it is especially useful for legal research, as well as for current news coverage and business.
May 08, 2020 for research only published in journals. It has been published for over 40 years and is widely considered a prestigious authority and first point of reference for research. Study unit 1 introduction to south african law tristan. Ajol hosts 525 journals, including 263 open access journals. Current and key legal information solutions that are essential for your law practice. The field of investigation has moved from being the sole. International law and the south african constitution, european journal of international law, volume 8, issue 1, 1 january 1997, pages 7792, s we use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. The best interests of the south african child, international journal of law, policy and the family, volume 17, issue 1, april 2003. Pages in category south african law the following 46 pages are in this category, out of 46 total. Cambridge core journal of african law volume 4 issue 2.
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