Tag: Stellenbosch University
Rewriting housing law can help address the land occupation crisis
The National Housing Act should be amended to address mass unlawful land occupation in South Africa. During my doctoral research in public law, I came to realise that the legal tools currently available are not working. The system is failing both landowners and the thousands of people occupying land unlawfully, not because they want to, but because they have no other choice.
Tax systems in Africa must be revamped to boost economic growth
A new study found that tax administration in many African countries is inefficient, hindering revenue collection. This points to potential gaps that could be addressed through institutional reforms. Widespread inefficiencies in tax systems in Africa undermine the mobilisation of government resources, limiting their capacity to deliver public services and make essential investments.
Post-matric opportunities – the youth struggle
What are the actual job prospects for young South Africans once they have matriculated? To what extent are recent matriculants finding jobs or transitioning into post-school education and training (PSET) opportunities? These are the critical questions explored in a new report titled “School completion, the matric and post-school transitions in South Africa”.
Agreeable personalities a top target for cybercriminals
People with an agreeable personality have a higher chance of being manipulated by cybercriminals to share private and sensitive information. The study suggests a striking correlation between personality types and cybersecurity risk. I surveyed close to 700 people on their personality type and how likely they were to respond to different social engineering attacks - when cybercriminals trick people into giving up private information or passwords or clicking on harmful links.
Legal reforms needed to combat unauthorised image use
If your image (physical image, voice, signature, likeness, etc.) has been used without your consent for commercial purposes, especially in the absence of a contract, proving your case in court would be difficult because South African law does not recognise the existence of a distinct image right.
How will professional accountants remain relevant?
Future shifts in demands and activities are unavoidable for all professions. The future of the accounting profession as one that remains relevant and vital to the prosperity of the societies in which it operates, depends on its ability to focus on what is required to sustain its relevance in an evolving, changing, and technologically-dominated future.
