Protection of Investment Act (22 of 2015)
Author: Gary Moore Date: 10 August 2018 The Protection of Investment Act, 2015[1] declares that it is an Act to provide for protection of investors regardless of nationality[2] and their investments.[3] It commenced in July …
Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act (28 of 2002)
Author: Gary More Date: 1 August 2018 The Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002[1] states that it is a statute to make provision for equitable access to[2] the nation’s mineral[3] resources.[4] Concentration of resources …
African judges defend the Rule of Law
Author: Gary Moore Date: 24 July 2018 A 1992 Treaty established the Southern African Development Community (“SADC”) to promote growth and development. All subcontinental countries up to Tanzania and DRC are members. The Treaty declares that member states must observe human rights …
Press release: Subdivision and land use laws hinder land reform and are unconstitutional
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 23 July 2018 Press release Subdivision and land use laws hinder land reform and are unconstitutional Research conducted by the Rule of Law Project has found that two Acts of Parliament …
Mine Health and Safety Act (29 of 1996)
Author: Gary Moore Date: 23 July 2018 The Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996[1] states[2] that it is a statute to provide for protection of the health and safety of employees and other persons at …
Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act (16 of 2013)
Author: Gary Moore Date: 11 July 2018 The Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act, 2013[1] states that it is a statute to[2] provide a framework for spatial planning and land-use management in the Republic.[3] The object …
Subdivision of Agricultural Land Act (70 of 1970)
Author: Gary Moore Date: 4 July 2018 The Subdivision of Agricultural Land Act,1970[1] is an Act to control the subdivision (and, in connection therewith, the use) of agricultural land.[2] The Act stipulates that, unless the …
Violations of the Rule of Law undermine the Political Party Funding Bill
Author: Martin van Staden Date: 13 June 2018 The Political Party Funding Bill appears to be well on its way to becoming law in South Africa. Its intention to shed light on the identity of …