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Speculum Juris Volume 40, Number 1(2026)

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SPECULUM JURIS LAW JOURNAL

Speculum Juris is an open access journal of law published by the Faculty of Law of the University of Fort Hare. The journal publishes a range of well-written, original scholarly works covering a wide range of legal issues of contemporary relevance. 

The journal is accredited by the National Department of Higher Education and Training. All articles submitted for publication are subject to anonymous peer review by experts in the relevant fields.

The articles published in the journal do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the editors or of the School of Law.

 

Prof Patrick Osode

Prof Patrick Osode

Managing Editor | Speculum Juris Law Journal

Speculum Juris Law Journal | Vol 40, Number 1 (2026)

Articles

  1. Cookies, Legitimate Interests, and Consent: Exploring the Protection of Personal Information in South Africa and the European Union - by D Rammila and N Ntsaluba @ 1–16
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  2. Evaluating the Southern African Development Community’s Role in Continental Integration: The Need for Deeper Legal Integration and Dispute Resolution - by Patricia Lenaghan @ 17–34
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  3. Rethinking the Protection of Whistleblowers under the Protected Disclosures Act 26 of 2000 in South Africa - by Itumeleng Clarence Tshoose and Thobeka Nkabinde-Cele @ 35–53
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  4. Prosecutorial Misconduct: Incompetent or Unethical Conduct by the Prosecution - by Deon Erasmus @ 54–65
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  5. Parole, Rehabilitation, and the Future of Child Justice in South Africa - by Suhayfa Bhamjee @ 66–83
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  6. Unilateralism and Economic Shockwaves: Assessing the Implications of the United States of America’s 2025 Tariffs on South Africa’s Trade Sovereignty and Industrial Resilience - by Paul S Masumbe @ 84–104
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  7. The Presentation of Witness Testimony in Civil Matters — Time for a New Approach? (Part 2) - by T Bekker @ 105–124
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  8. The Dilemma in the Application of Automatic Termination of Employment Contracts in South Africa - by Kamogelo Makgabo Rammai, Lufuno Tokyo Nevondwe and Tiyani Nyathi @ 125–147
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  9. Combating Corruption in South Africa through Legal Empowerment: A Human Rights-based Approach to Accountability and Access to Justice - by Annelie de Man @ 148–169
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  10. The Regulatory Mechanisms for the Protection of Employees During Merger and Takeover Transactions in Zimbabwe: Suggestions for Law Reform - by Ashton Mufari and Friedrich Hamadziripi @ 170–189
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Case Notes

  1. Was a Limited Interpretation of “Home” by the Supreme Court of Appeal Justifiable? A Consideration of the Judgment in Stay At South Point Properties (Pty) Ltd v Mqulwana - by Lerato Rudolph Ngwenyama @ 190–197
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  2. Employment as a Public Interest Consideration in Merger Control: Lessons from Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (Pty) Ltd v Competition Commission 2024 (4) SA 391 (CC) - by Alizwa Zisile and Simphiwe Bidie @ 198–210
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Editorial Board

Professor Mzukisi Njotini
Chairperson

Based at the Alice Campus,Prof Mzukisi Njotini is the Dean: Faculty of Law at the University of Fort Hare (University

Prof Patrick Osode
Managing Editor

 Patrick C. Osode is a Professor of Mercantile Law at the University of Fort Hare.

Prof Arthur Van Coller
Associate Editor

Prof Arthur van Coller studied law at the University of Johannesburg and at the University of Pretoria.

Adv Sibulelo Seti
Associate Editor

Research Interests: Maritime / Shipping Law; Aviation Law; Space Law; Commercial law; Dispute Resolu

Professor Nomthandazo Ntlama-Makhanya
Member

Prof Nomthandazo Ntlama-Makhanya has been appointed as Chairperson of Netball South Africa's (NSA) Disciplinary Commi

Professor Enyinna Sodienye Nwauche
Member

Enyinna Sodienye Nwauche is a professor of law at the Nelson Mandela School of Law, University of Fort Hare, East Lon

Dr Tapiwa Shumba
Associate Editor

Tapiwa Shumba specialises in international business transactions, economics and policy; legal research; and law in ge

Adv Shandukani Muthugulu-Ugoda
Associate Editor

Adv Shandukani Muthugulu-Ugoda holds the LLB (Univen) and LLM (Univen) degrees.

ADVISORY BOARD
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Hon Mr. Justice D Moseneke
Professor W T Twining
Hon Mr. Justice C M Plasket
Professor G Devenish
Professor S Liebenberg
Hon Justice Dr. W. Mutunga
Professor E Knoetze
Professor JR Midgley
Professor B.J Holden-Smith
Professor T Monsoor

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Peer-review Policy

The journal employs a strict double-blind peer review process in which the reviewers’ names are withheld from the author and, the author’s name from the reviewers. The reviewer may, however, elect to reveal their name to the author in their review.

Authorship

 All parties who have made a substantive contribution to the article or other submission should be listed as authors. Main authorship, authorship order and other publication credits should be based on the relative professional contributions of the individuals concerned. 

Acknowledgments

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Declaration of conflicting interests

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