Acknowledgments
As this book stems from my PhD thesis I would not have made it this far without the support and assistance, intellectually, emotionally and financially, from a range of people. I would like to express my gratitude to Queen Mary Law Department for the Graduate Teaching Assistantship Scholarship and the Queen Mary Postgraduate Research Fund, without which the research and fieldwork would not have been possible.
To the officials interviewed. Thank you for giving freely of your time and for sharing your expertise and experience, granting me insight into a process which would have been otherwise unobtainable.
To all those who read previous drafts and chapters, gave graciously of their time to discuss the different issues and provided support in one way or another, your help and assistance is greatly appreciated; Dr Beitel van der Merwe for providing feedback. Dr Adam Branch for providing assistance. Dr Kirsten Campbell for guidance and encouragement along the way and prior to my viva. Dr. Miles Jackson for your comments on a previous draft chapter. Dr Lutz Oette for providing invaluable comments and feedback. Advocate Andre Stemmet for providing insight into the legal issues at the heart of this thesis. To Prof. Rashida Manjoo whose support and friendship will always be remembered. You are one of the gems of this world! My examiners Prof. Manisuli Ssenyonjo and the late Prof. Chandra Sriram, your comments and belief in my work as a book helped shape and enrich my arguments. To my thesis supervisor, Prof. Merris Amos, for stepping in and keeping the project on track. Thank you for your time, support and encouragement along the way. To my primary thesis supervisor, Dr Saskia Hufnagel, you have been a constant inspiration and support from day one, keeping me sane throughout the process and encouraging all my endeavours and pursuits over the years. Not to mention the support and friendship you have offered since in keeping me on track to get the book published.
To my mom, dad and sister, Dina, who have believed in me from the beginning. Though we live far apart you have remained my constant support throughout. To Yaseen, your love, support and silliness is always appreciated.