Publication
Smit DM and Stopforth G “An overview of categories of vulnerability among on-demand workers in the gig economy (Part 1)” LDD (2022) vol 26 364-394. Available at https://law.uwc.ac.za/journals/law-democracy-and-development/ldd-current-volume
Smit DM and Stopforth G “An overview of categories of vulnerability among on-demand workers in the gig economy (Part 2)” LDD (2023) vol 27, 149-182. Available at https://law.uwc.ac.za/all-publications/ldd-items/an-overview-of-categories-of-vulnerability-among-on-demand-workers-in-the-gig-economy-part-2-pp-142-189
Student textbook contribution
2022. Introduction to Law and Legal Skills. 2nd edition. LexisNexis (Maisel P, Greenbaum L, and Stopforth G).
Papers Delivered at Conference Proceedings
2014
Contemporary Mediation Conference, September, 2014, Potchefstroom, South Africa
Paper delivered: Mediation Approaches in Multiparty Environmental Disputes.
2015
Ireland International Conference on Education (IICE-2015), October 26-29, 2015, Dublin, Ireland
Paper delivered: Facilitating Collaborative Learning in Law through Wiggio.
2017
Fourth Annual International Mercantile Law Conference (AIMLC-2017), November 1-3, 2017, Bloemfontein, South Africa.
Paper delivered (Co-presenter): The changing role of the construction dispute mediator in South Africa.
2018
University of the Free State, 2nd UFS Teaching and Learning Conference: Quality Teaching and Learning: Improving Student Success, March 28, 2018, Bloemfontein, South Africa.
Paper delivered: Facilitating student engagement for student success: Creating opportunities beyond the traditional law classroom
2020
SASLAW (South African Society for Labour Law) 23rd Annual Conference, November 5-6, 2020 Linbro Park, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Paper delivered (Co-presenter): Structural Vulnerability of On-Demand Workers in a New "Work" Dispensation.
2023
University of the Free State, UFS Annual Learning and Teaching Conference: Quality Blended Learning and Teaching: Enhancing graduate attributes through assessment, September 11 - 15, 2023, Bloemfontein, South Africa.
Paper delivered: Empowering student learning: Unleashing the potential of Blackboard learning modules.
University of the Free State, UFS Annual Learning and Teaching Conference: Quality Blended Learning and Teaching: Enhancing graduate attributes through assessment, September 11 - 15, 2023, Bloemfontein, South Africa.Paper delivered: Using reflective techniques within a collaborative learning activity to develop law students’ ethical reasoning concerning the potential misuse of generative AI.
Workshop Presented
2023 University of the Free State, UFS Annual Learning and Teaching Conference: Quality Blended Learning and Teaching. Pre-conference workshop on AI-Powered Assessment: Striking the Blend Between Intelligence and Education, Dr Ina Gouws & Mr Grey Stopforth, September 11 - 15, 2023, Bloemfontein, South Africa.
Radio Interviews
2017 – RSG interview regarding the labour law implications with regard to violent strikes and protest action experienced in South Africa due to poor service delivery.
2018 – RSG interview about the lack of labour protection afforded to individuals employed in the gig economy.
2020 – RSG interview relating to the negative impact of COSATU`s nationwide protest actions on the South African labour market. The interview also focused on the role of female representation within the trade union structures.
2021 – PowerFM interview about the dual face of the gig economy and Uber in South Africa.
2022 – RSG interview relating to the Minister of Trade and Industry’s power to identify economic sectors where transformation is lacking.
News Articles
2021 – Smit DM and Stopforth G “Dual faces of the gig economy and ride-hailing industry” in Bizcommunity – Available at https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/548/217144.html
Teaching and Learning Awards
2018 – Awarded 1st place winner in the Excellence in Teaching and Learning awards for the category Student Engagement and Learning at the University of the Free State, 2018.