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Ilw1501 Exam Preparation 2024
Ilw1501 Exam Preparation 2024
MATAMELA.
UNIT 01.
Law
Religion
Individual morality
Community mores
The are two methods which are used to divide the south African law into main division.
N: B Firstly, south African law can be divided into two main division = public law and private
law.
Public law > deals with the relationship between the state and the individual.
Private law > deals with the relationship between individual and individual.
N: B Secondly the south African can be divided into the two main division = formal (or
procedural) law and substantive (material) law.
Formal or procedural law > is that part of law which deals with the procedures that must
be followed in legal proceedings (the rule that determine how court cases are decided).
Substantive or material law > is that part of the law which determine the content and
the meaning of the di erent legal rule.
formal justice
substantive justice.
Question 1
Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct option:
A normative system can be described as a system of&
Question 2
Which one of the following is NOT a normative system?
(a) religion
(b) physics
(c) ethics
(d) the law
Question 3
What does the term "private law" refer to?
(a) A body of legal rules that derives from the decisions of court cases.
(b) A body of legal rules that regulates relationships between individuals.
(c) A body of legal rules that regulates relations between states and citizens.
(d) A body of legal rules that states that individuals have rights to privacy.
Question 4
Which of the following real-life situations has to do with public law?
Question 5
Which of the following statements describes the concept <formal law=
correctly?
Question 6
Formal law must comply with three basic requirements to achieve formal
justice.
Which one of the following is NOT a requirement for formal justice?
Question 7
Complete the following sentence about substantive justice by choosing.
the correct option:
Substantive justice&
Question 8
Read the following statements about the di erence between legal norms and
moral norms.
Which statement is correct?
(a) Legal norms must be obeyed by all of society whereas moral norms must be
obeyed in a particular society.
(b) Legal norms bind the whole community whereas moral norms do not bind the
whole community.
(c) The sanction for non-compliance of legal norms is prosecution whereas the
sanction for moral norms is punishment.
(d) The origin of legal norms is not found in religion whereas the origin of moral
norms can be found in religion.
Question 9
Read the following scenario and answer the question that follows:
Nomsa is a beautiful single Christian lady who enjoys socialising with her
friends. over a glass of wine. Sometimes she drinks too much and then her
friends do not allow her to drive home. She always feels embarrassed
afterwards and decides to stop drinking. Unfortunately, she has a stressful job
and soon she starts drinking again. She is so upset with herself that she stops
visiting her friends.
Which normative system is applicable to this scenario and why?
(a) The law is applicable because Nomsa drives home under the influence of
alcohol.
(b) Religion is applicable because as a Christian Nomsa is not allowed to drink
alcohol.
(c) Individual morality is applicable because Nomsa disobeyed the rule she set for
herself.
(d) Community mores is applicable because her friends would not allow her to drive
home.
Question 10
Read the following scenario and answer the question that follows:
Nomsa is a beautiful single Christian lady who enjoys socialising with her
friends. over a glass of wine. Sometimes she drinks too much and then her
friends do not allow her to drive home. She always feels embarrassed
afterwards and decides to stop drinking. Unfortunately, she has a stressful job
and soon she starts drinking again. She is so upset with herself that she stops
visiting her friends.
What is the sanction for non-compliance with the normative system applicable
to this scenario?
The rights concern the dual legal relationship that are made up of two parts.
1. Real rights > are rights to physical, material thing which we can touch such as a
pen, a car and a herd of cows.
2. Personality rights > rights with each one of us has to parts of our person and
personality e.g., rights to a good name, rights to physical integrity and rights of
reputation.
3. Intellectually property right > it relates to the creation of the humankind e.g.,
work of art, an invention and trademark.
4. Personal rights > it is a right to performance. It is also called a claim e.g., right to
the action of another person, rights to do something.
Law consists of various legal rules that determine or prescribe what the content of a
rights is.
Law prescribes what the limit to the content of a rights are.
Question 1
(b) the way people relate to (objects) things and to one another.
Question 2
Every right concerns a dual relationship. Indicate which option reflects the two parts.
(a) a relationship between the holder of a right and the object of a right
Question 3
Which of the following options DOES NOT relate to the term <legal subjects=?
Question 4
(a) a company
(b) a painting
Question 5
(c) Ownership does not include the owner9s power to destroy his property.
(d) Ownership does not include the owner9s power to alienate his property.
Question 6
Read the following scenario and answer the question that follows:
Mr Venter and Mr Khumalo have been neighbours for some time. However, Mr Venter
recently installed a gutter system that causes water to flow right into Mr Khumalo9s
property, damaging his plants. This is a nuisance to Mr Khumalo and makes life very
(a) a thing
(c) performance
Question 7
Read the following scenario and answer the question that follows:
Mr Nkomo and Mr Masina are both farmers in the Northern Cape. The Orange River
runs through Mr Nkomo9s farm. Mr Nkomo and Mr Masina have an agreement that Mr
Masina has a right to use Mr Nkomo9s farm to get his cattle to the river to drink water.
Question 8
Sipho concluded a contract of sale with Zodwa. In terms of this contract, Sipho
undertook to sell his motor car, a red Mazda CX3, to Zodwa for R163 000. They agreed
that Zodwa will pay the purchase price when Sipho delivers the car to her. When Sipho
wanted to deliver the car, Zodwa refused to pay the purchase price. She told Sipho
that she no longer liked the Mazda CX3 and decided to buy another motor car, a white
Toyota RAV. In the scenario above both Sipho and Zodwa have rights in terms of the private
Question 9
Read the following scenario and answer the question that follows:
Rendani, an artist, always signs his name at the back of his paintings before sending
them to the gallery. In terms of the private law Rendani has a right to his artwork. What is
his right to his artwork called?
Question 10
Question 11
Read the following scenario and answer the question that follow:
Jane Mothibe agreed with Brilliant Car Repairs to repair her motor vehicle. In terms of
the contract, Brilliant Car Repairs would provide the parts and the labour for which
Jane would pay them R 10 000. What is Jane9s right to enter into the contract called?
(c) a capacity
Question 12
Which of the following options DOES NOT have anything to do with the connection?
(b) The law determines what the powers of a legal subject are.
(c) The law prescribes what human behaviour and conduct are.
(d) The law prescribes what the limits to the content of a right are.
The legal system that o icially played a role in the development and composition of south
African law are.
Roman-Dutch law
English law
And African customary (indigenous) law.
Factors that contributed to the reception of English law at the time of the British
occupation in the cape during 1806-1910.
Question 1
Which of the following does NOT form part of the development and composition of
During the Roman Empire, its law reached its peak of development in the form of the
writings of jurists and to some extent the legislation of emperors. What is the law of
Question 3
Which factors played a role in the survival of Roman law in the Western Empire after
(a) The rise of the Roman Empire and the peak of Roman law
(b) The split of the Roman Empire and the decline of Roman law
(c) The personality principle and the role of the Roman Catholic Church
(d) The renewed interest in Roman law and its reception throughout Europe
Question 4
(a) The church law of the Roman Catholic Church became known as canon law.
(b) Roman law formed the foundation of the canon law of the Catholic Church.
(c) Church courts used canon law to decide on questions regarding marriage.
(d) The influence of canon law remained in Europe after the Germanic invasion.
Question 5
Which factor played a role in the survival of classical Roman law in the Eastern?
(a) The influence of the Roman law on the Greek civilization of the Eastern Empire
(b) The emperor Justinian9s success in reuniting the Western and Eastern Empires
(c) The emperor Justinian9s collection of the Roman law in the Corpus Iuris Civilis
(d) The di erent kinds of law developed by jurists and emperors before AD527
Question 6
Which of the following regarding the Roman-Dutch law coming to the Cape in the
(a) The Dutch brought Roman-Dutch law from the Netherlands to the Cape when they
started a trading post in the 17th century for ships on their journey from the Netherlands
to the East.
(b) The Dutch settlement at the Cape lived according to the Roman-Dutch law that
they brought from the Netherlands and we can therefore accept that Roman-Dutch
(c) The Roman-Dutch law further developed at the Cape and later the only source of
law became the writings of the old Roman-Dutch jurists from the Netherlands, also
(d) South African courts still use the writings of the Roman-Dutch jurists and so
Roman-Dutch law has become part of our legal tradition, which enables South African
Question 7
Which of the following factors did NOT contribute to the reception of English law at the
(d) The English customary law governed the lives of the Dutch.
Question 8
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court played an important role in the forming
of the <common law=. Which of the following about the <common law= is incorrect?
(d) Common law is the foundation of the South African legal system.
Question 9
Which statement regarding the recognition of African customary law during the history
(a) Dutch authorities neither interfered with nor recognised the customary laws of the
di erent indigenous African tribes of Southern Africa when they arrived at the Cape in
African customary law as part of South African law in a written codification, namely the
(c) Today, African customary law is still recognised as law that develops within
(d) Section 211(3) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 gives
African customary law formal status in South African law by stating that courts must
Question 10
What is the CORRECT term used for African customary law that has to some extent
been recorded in writing, for example in legislation, court decisions and textbooks?
Question 11
How many democratic Constitutions has South Africa had during the course of the
history of South African law?
(a) One
(b) Two
(c) Three
(d) Four
Question 12
(a) The Constitution was called an <interim= Constitution because its existence was
(b) The interim Constitution determined that the Constitutional Assembly be given the
(c) The interim Constitution set out 34 constitutional principles with which the final
elected government.
Question 13
The fact that various systems of law are applied in South Africa is known as:
DOWN BELOW FAMILIARISE YOURSELF WITH THE DIAGRAM OF FAMILY LAW AND
LEGAL CULTURES.
MCQ QUESTION OF UNIT 04
Question 1
Which of the following options that deal with the world legal order is incorrect?
a. The concepts <families of law=, <legal families= and <legal cultures= all relate to the
b. The concepts <legal systems of the world= and <legal families of the world= are the
same.
c. A country9s legal system may reflect the influence of the country9s culture on its law.
d. Certain standards are used to group the world9s di erent legal systems into legal
families.
Question1
Which of the following criteria deals with a legal system9s sources of law and their
Question 3
Which of the following criteria deals with a legal system9s beliefs or values when
Question 4
Every legal family has an important characteristic that is common to the legal
c. The focus of legal systems belonging to the socialist legal family is on social and
economic policies.
d. The focus of legal systems belonging to the indigenous legal family is on the
community.
Question 5
Which of the following countries9 legal systems fall within the civil-law legal family?
a. France
b. Scotland
c. England
d. Sri Lanka
Question 6
Which of the following countries9 legal systems fall within the common-law legal
family?
Question 7
Which of the following legal systems does NOT fall under the religious legal
family?
a. Jewish
b. Hindu
c. Marxism
d. Islamic
Question 8
Di erent legal systems influenced the development and composition of South African
law. Which legal system did NOT o icially play a role in the development and
a. Roman law
b. Roman-Dutch law
c. English law
Question 9
We classify the South African legal system as a hybrid legal system, because threelegal
systems that belong to three di erent legal families played a role in the development of
our law. Look at the following options. Each option provides three legal systems and
the legal family to which each legal system belongs. Which option is correct in
reflecting South African law as a hybrid legal system?
Question 10
Which legal families contributed to the development of South African law as a legal
1. mercantile (divisions)
2. labour law. (divisions)
3. conflict of law (divisions)
4. legal philosophy (divisions)
as you can see public law has 5 main divisions and law of procedure have 3
subdivisions
private law has 4 main division and law of patrimony has 3 subdivisions and under those
subdivisions. the law of succession has 2 further subdivision and law obligation have
3 further division.
Question 1
Question 2
Which one of the following options is the odd one out? (Hint: look for an option that
a. international law
b. law of patrimony
c. administrative law
d. constitutional law
Question 3
Read the scenario and complete the sentence that follows by choosing
Thato and Mbali have been friends for many years. However, Thato has noticed.
Mbali9s behaviour changing towards her lately. One morning as Thato is scrolling
through Facebook, she notices that Mbali posted nasty, negative statements about
her which have no truth to them. The negative statements were made public by Mbali
and are now trending on social media. Thato is very upset and seeks legal advice from
you.
The above scenario will fall under the private law because&
a. the case will involve the state and an individual.
Question 4
Which division of the private law does the publication of defamatory statements
relate to?
a. law of personality
b. law of patrimony
c. law of persons
d. law of evidence
Question 5
Read the scenario and complete the sentence that follows by choosing
A prominent member of parliament has been exposed for his involvement in corrupt
activist organisation who provides legal advice to its members. The members as a
Question 6
Read the scenario in Question 5 and the statement below, and answer the question that
follows; <The Judge found the Minister guilty of the unlawful act of corruption and
sentenced him to five (5) years in prison.= What division of the public law describes which
acts are considered crimes and what penalties should be imposed by the state for the
commission of crimes?
a. law of delict
b. administrative law
c. criminal law
d. constitutional law
Question 7
Mrs Mothibe takes great pride in her exotic flower collection which has grown in size and
monetary value over the years. She enters into a written contract with Superb Spraying
Specialists who agree to treat and water her exotic plants every month on a weekly basis.
One morning, Mrs Mothibe wakes up to find her entire collection of exotic plants dead in
her garden. She is furious and after her own investigation finds out that Superb Spraying
Specialists have been spraying her plants with a harmful pesticide instead of a plant
grower. Mrs Mothibe is adamant to sue the company and claim damages amounting to
millions of Rands. She turns to you for legal advice. Which main division of our law will be
applicable to this problem?
a. labour law
b. private law
c. public law
d. contract law
Question 8
a. law of persons
b. law of delict
c. law of patrimony
d. law of contract
Question 9
c. law of personality
d. law of obligations
Question 10
Read the scenario in Question 7 and answer the question that follows:
Sources of law
are the places where the law come from and where it can be found.
authoritative sources.
Legislation/ statutes/ acts of parliament and the constitution
Court decisions/ case law/ court cases/ judicial precedent.
Common law
Custom
African customary law.
persuasive sources.
Other legal system
Foreign law
The view of modern legal writers.
JUDICIAL PRECEDENT
It means that the lower courts are bound by the decision of the higher (superior) court.
Ther are two requirements for the operation of the precedent system.
Hierarchy of courts
E ective system of law reporting.
Question 1
Question 2
Indicate whether the following statement is true or false by choosing the correct option
below: <South African law is codified.=
Question 3
Question 4
Which of the following sources of law is the odd one out? (Hint: look for an option
a. case law
b. foreign law
c. common law
d. statutory law
Question 5
Which of the following sources of law will a lawyer use as a last resort to find the law on a
specific matter?
a. an act
b. a court decision
c. a legal textbook
d. a custom
Question 6
Question 7
Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct option: The passing of acts is the
responsibility of&
a. the President.
b. parliament.
c. the courts.
d. judges.
Question 8
Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct option: Local levels of
government are responsible for the passing of&
a. statutes.
b. ordinances.
c. by-laws.
d. codes.
Question 9
Indicate whether the following statement is true or false by choosing the correct option
below: In every legal matter the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 is the
first source of law that must be consulted.=
a. True, because the Constitution is the supreme law of South Africa and no other law
b. True, because the Constitution is the benchmark against which all other laws must
c. False, because di erent types of scenarios will require the consultation of di erent
sources of law.
d. False, because the Constitution was not adopted through the usual parliamentary.
process.
Question 10
Read the following scenario and answer the question that follows:
Mr and Mrs Lewis have been married for twenty years. For the past five years, they
have experienced marriage problems and have not really lived together as husband and
wife. Since they could not reconcile after several counselling sessions, they decided to
end their marriage. They approach you, a legal practitioner, to assist them in their divorce
case.
What is the first source of law that you will have to consult to assist them?
a. private law
b. family law
c. statutory law
d. case law
Question 11
Where in an act will you find the definitions of words as they are used in the act?
a. section 1
b. long title
c. short title
d. preamble
Question 12
a. section
b. subsection
c. paragraph
d. subparagraph
Question 13
What are the two requirements for the operation of the system of judicial precedent in
South African law?
a. the facts of a case and the lawyers9 arguments put before court
d. the legal rules relevant to a dispute and the reasons for the court9s decision.
Question 14
Consider the following case reference and complete the sentence by choosing the correct
option: In the case of S v Makwanyane and Another (CCT3/94) 1995 (3) SA 391 (CC), refers to
the year in which the &
Question 15
Consider the following case reference and complete the sentence by choosing
the correct option: In Naude and Another v Fraser 1998 (4) SA 539 (SCA), Fraser is known as
the:
a. appellant
b. plainti
c. respondent
d. defendant
1. Constitution – is usually a very long documents which sets out the structure and the
functions of government.
2. Rule of law – is the notion that the law applies to everyone equally.
3. Separation of power – is essential in democratic state, because if too much power is
concentrated in any one branch of the state, this may easily lead to abuse.
4. Transformative constitutionalism - means that the constitution drives the process of
social and economic transformation by making provision for measures to address the
injustice of the past.
5. Restorative justice – reconciliation rather than retribution (punishment), is the focus in
addressing the injustice of the past dispensations.
6. Ubuntu – is the African world-outlook that one only become complete when other are
appreciated, accommodated and respected.
Question 1
The police are called in several times to break up demonstrations by the group as they
became violent. The police eventually used rubber bullets to break up the protest actions.
Which branch of the state's power is applicable in this case?
a. Judicial authority
b. Legislative authority
c. Executive authority
d. Public Prosecutions
Question 2
Joseph Jones, an attorney, is convicted of fraud and sentenced to five years in prison.
a. Auditor-General
b. Judicial authority
c. Executive authority
d. Legislative authority
Question 3
Read the following statement and answer the question that follows:
<It is an African world-outlook that one only becomes complete when others are
appreciated, accommodated and respected. = What philosophical concept does the above
statement describe?
a. Ubuntu
b. Justice
c. Sovereignty
d. Constitutionalism
Question 4
Which one of the following statements regarding the spirit, aim and special features of
a. Constitutionalism means that parliament is sovereign and that it makes any law.
b. The Constitutional Court is the only court that may hear constitutional matters.
Question 5
Read the following statement and answer the question that follows:
Question 6
power is concentrated in any one branch of the state, this may easily lead to abuse.
a. Separation of powers
c. Constitutional supremacy
d. Constitutional sovereignty
Question 7
In which chapter of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 will you find
a. Chapter 1
b. Chapter 2
c. Chapter 3
d. Chapter 4
Question 8
Read the following scenario and answer the question that follows:
The Kwa-Zulu Natal Parliament has published legislation in which it states that farmers
must renew their permits to sell farm feed every year, instead of every three years.
The farmers are very upset and regard this as an interference on their right to freedom
a. national level
b. provincial level
c. local level
d. executive level
Question 9
democracy?
d. The Auditor-General
Question 10
Which one of the following features does not relate to the Constitution of the Republic
Certainly! The Bill of Rights in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996
enshrines fundamental rights and freedoms for all people in the country. Let’s explore some of
these rights:
1. Human Dignity: Every person has the right to dignity and respect.
2. Equality: Everyone is equal before the law and has the right to equal protection and
benefit of the law. This includes the full and equal enjoyment of all rights and freedoms.
3. Life: The right to life is protected.
4. Freedom and Security of the Person: Individuals have the right to freedom and
security, including protection against arbitrary detention or torture.
5. Privacy: The right to privacy is safeguarded.
6. Freedom of Religion, Belief, and Opinion: People have the right to practice their
religion, hold beliefs, and express their opinions freely.
7. Freedom of Expression: The right to freedom of speech and expression is upheld.
8. Assembly, Demonstration, Picket, and Petition: Citizens can assemble,
demonstrate, picket, and petition for their rights.
9. Freedom of Association: People can freely associate with others.
10. Political Rights: The right to participate in political activities and elections is
guaranteed.
11. Citizenship: The right to citizenship is protected.
12. Freedom of Movement and Residence: Individuals can move freely within the country
and choose where to reside.
13. Freedom of Trade, Occupation, and Profession: People have the right to pursue their
chosen trade, occupation, or profession.
14. Labour Relations: Workers’ rights, including the right to fair labour practices, are
safeguarded.
15. Environment: Everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to health or
well-being.
16. Property: The right to property ownership is recognized.
17. Housing: The state must take reasonable legislative and other measures to provide
access to adequate housing.
18. Health Care, Food, Water, and Social Security: The right to access essential services
is protected.
19. Children: Children have specific rights, including protection from maltreatment and
exploitation.
20. Education: The right to basic education is guaranteed.
21. Language and Culture: People have the right to use their language and participate in
cultural life.
22. Cultural, Religious, and Linguistic Communities: Communities have the right to
practice their culture, religion, and language.
23. Access to Information: Individuals have the right to access information held by the
state and private bodies.
24. Just Administrative Action: The right to fair and just administrative action is upheld.
25. Access to Courts: Everyone has the right to access courts for the resolution of
disputes.
26. Arrested, Detained, and Accused Persons: The rights of arrested, detained, and
accused persons are protected.
27. Limitation of Rights: While these rights are fundamental, they are subject to
limitations as specified in the Constitution1.
First generation rights: they are blue rights. They are civil rights, procedural rights and
political rights > they protect the individual from the abuse of the state power.
e.g., rights to equality, rights to human dignity, rights to life, rights to freedom of
expression, rights to freedom and security.
Second generation rights: it is called red rights because they are important during the
socialist revolutions> they relate to socio-economic issues e.g., right to education,
rights to access to health care and to sufficient food and water.
Third – generation rights: they are called green rights, they have more to do with group
than individuals e.g., rights to clean or unpolluted air.
The fundamental rights in the bill of rights may either have vertical or horizontal
application.
Vertical application: it applies between the state and the individual or a private
institution.
horizontal application: it applies between the individual or a private institution.
Question 1
Which of the following statements regarding the nature of fundamental
rights is not correct?
Question 2
Which of the following statements regarding the three categories of fundamental
rights are correct?
a. First-generation rights are civil rights that protect groups of people from the
state.
b. Second-generation rights are rights that relate to socio-economic issues.
c. Third-generation rights are known as blue rights, for example a right to life.
d. Red rights relate to environmental issues such as a right to unpolluted air.
Question 3
How many fundamental rights are protected in Chapter 2 of the Bill of Rights?
a. 15
b. 27
c. 30
d. 33
Question 4
Which section in the Bill of Rights deals with the right to property?
a. section 24
b. section 25
c. section 26
d. section 27
Question 5
What does section 34 of the bill of rights deal with?
a. Access to housing
b. Access to health care
c. Access to courts
d. Access to information.
Question 6
Read the following scenario and answer the question that follows:
Sibusiso is employed as an estate agent at New Horizons Property Group (Pty) Ltd.
During a marketing campaign, Sibusiso overhears one of the company directors
along with some of his colleagues making derogatory remarks about Sibusiso9s
sexual orientation. Sibusiso is very upset by what he hears and approaches you for
legal advice.
Which specific fundamental right has been infringed in this scenario?
Colin Peters is arrested for selling drugs to school children in his neighbourhood.
During the interrogation process, Colin is tortured by the police in order to force him
to make a confession.
In this scenario two specific fundamental rights have been infringed. Indicate
the correct option:
a. the right to freedom of trade, occupation and profession and the right to privacy
b. the right to freedom of association and the right to freedom of movement and
residence
c. the right to freedom of belief and opinion and the right of access to information
d. the right to freedom and security of the person and the right of an arrested,
detained and accused person.
Question 8
Read the following scenario and answer the question that follows:
Derek installs a generator on his residential property to use in the event of a power
outage. However, the generator emits excessive unclean fumes. Derek's neighbours
are becoming increasingly distressed by the unclean fumes that the generator is
emitting. Derek's neighbours decide to apply for a court order to prevent him from
operating his generator. Which specific fundamental right of the neighbours has Derek
potentially infringed in this scenario?
a. right to privacy
b. right to equality
c. right to property
d. right to environment
Question 9
Read the following scenario and answer the question that follows:
Derek installs a generator on his residential property to use in the event of a power
outage. However, the generator emits excessive unclean fumes. Derek's neighbours
are becoming increasingly distressed by the unclean fumes that the generator is
emitting. Derek's neighbours decide to apply for a court order to prevent him from
operating his generator. To which category of fundamental rights does the neighbours9
fundamental right belong that Derek has potentially infringed?
a. first-generation rights
b. second-generation rights
c. third-generation rights
d. blue-generation rights
Question 10
Read the following scenario and answer the question that follows:
Derek installs a generator on his residential property to use in the event of a power
outage. However, the generator emits excessive unclean fumes. Derek's neighbours
are becoming increasingly distressed by the unclean fumes that the generator is
emitting. Derek's neighbours decide to apply for a court order to prevent him from
operating his generator.
Which application of the Bill of Rights is involved in this scenario?
a. first-generation rights
b. second-generation rights
c. third-generation rights
d. green-generation rights
Question 12
Read the following scenario and answer the question that follows:
The Western Cape Parliament has published legislation in which it states that fishers
must in future obtain a permit in order to sell fish to tourists on the beach. The fishers
are very upset and regard this as an infringement of their right to freedom of trade.
Which application of the Bill of Rights is involved in this scenario?
Question 1
Consider the following two statements:
(1) The state can never take a person9s fundamental rights away.
(2) The right to life may be suspended during a state of emergency.
Indicate the correct option:
Question 2
Read the scenario and answer the question that follows:
Katlego is a trader. He has a small stall in Johannesburg CBD from which he sells
household groceries to the community. A group of armed protestors are making their
way through the city and begin looting the shops in the area, including destroying half
of Katlego9s stock.
Which fundamental right(s) has/have been infringed in this scenario?
Question 3
Read the scenario and answer the question that follows:
John Small is in grade 8. One day in his mathematics class, John is battling to do one
of the calculations. In the presence of the other learners his teacher calls him a baboon
and tells him to write out the words: <I am dumb= ten times on the board. As a result of
this incident, John refuses to go back to school. His parents decide to speak to the
principal.
Which fundamental right has been infringed?
Question 4
Read the scenario and answer the question that follows:
David Berman applies for a post as engineer at a large construction company, Oxtron.
It is a well-known fact that all the directors of Oxtron are Catholic. On his application
form David mentions that he is Jewish. When he hands in his application at the o ice
of Oxtron, the receptionist informs him that only Catholics can apply for the post and
because David is Jewish, his application will not be considered.
Which specific fundamental right has been infringed in this scenario?
Question 5
Indicate whether the following statement is true or false:
> The kind of application of the Bill of Rights between the state and an individual is
known as the horizontal application of the Bill of Rights. =
a. True
b. False
Question 6
Consider the following two statements:
(1) The Bill of Rights is the cornerstone of democracy in South Africa and no right in
the Bill of Rights may be limited.
(2) In terms of the supremacy of the Constitution, even the President of South Africa
is subject to the provisions of the Constitution.
Which option is correct?
Question 7
In terms of section 36 of the Constitution the court will take certain factors into account
in order to determine whether a limitation is justifiable.
Which of the following is NOT a factor that the court will consider?
Question 8
Read the following scenario and indicate the correct statement:
After COVID-19 swept through the country, causing thousands of deaths and
stretching state resources beyond their capacities, a state of emergency was declared
by parliament. However, communities were concerned by the way in which residents
were being treated by the South African police services and the military. Incidents of
residents being harassed and mistreated started coming to light. The Concerned Lawyers
Association is tasked with investigating the extent to which fundamental rights may be
limited during a state of emergency.
Question 9
Consider the following statement:
< Certain fundamental rights may not be placed in an inferior position or infringed or
suspended in any way.=
Choose the correct option below:
Question 10
Which one of the following statements regarding fundamental rights is incorrect?
a. High Courts
b. The Supreme Court of Appeal
c. The Constitutional Court
d. All superior courts
Question 2
Once law has been declared unconstitutional by a court of law, who must
confirm the unconstitutionality of the specific law before it has legal force?
a. President
b. Parliament
c. Constitutional Court
d. Public Protector
Question 3
Whose task is it to amend or abolish law that is in conflict with the provisions of the
Constitution?
a. President
b. Parliament
c. Constitutional Court
d. Public Protector
Question 4
Read the following scenario and answer Questions 4 and 5:
Two men have been murdered in a drive-by shooting in Mitchells Plain, Cape Town,
in what is believed to be a gang hit. The suspects fled the scene but were later arrested
and charged with murder. Police confirmed that the accused, Gerwin Morris and
Warren Davies, are members of the Junky Funky gang, one of the notorious gangs on
the Cape Flats. Since they fled the scene of the crime, they were denied bail. You are
their attorney and must answer several questions asked by their family members.
Gerwin9s grandmother is heart-broken and wants to know whether her grandson will
be punished with the death penalty. You comfort her by telling her that the death
penalty no longer exists in South Africa.
Which sources of South African law will you use to prove to Gerwin9s grandmother
that the death penalty is an unconstitutional form of punishment in terms of
South African law?
a. legislation and case law
b. criminal law and case law
c. constitutional and criminal law
d. common law and case law
Question 5
To which kind of sources of law do the two sources in Question 4 belong?
Question 6
In the case of S v Makwanyane and Another (CCT 3/94) 1995 (3) SA 391 (CC) the
Constitutional Court decided that the death penalty is an infringement of the
fundamental rights to&
Question 7:
From the options below, which case declared section 18(4)(d) of the Child Care
Act 74 of 1983 unconstitutional?
Question 8
Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct option:
In the case of Richter v Minister of Home A airs and Others, the Pretoria High Court
found certain sections of the Electoral Act 73 of 1998 to be unconstitutional on grounds
of the fundamental rights&
Question 9
Read the following statement and answer the question that follows by choosing
the correct option:
In the case of Minister of Home A airs and Another v Fourie and Another, the
Constitutional Court found the definition of marriage to be unconstitutional on grounds
of the fundamental rights to equality and human dignity.
On which division of South African private law did the Constitution have an
influence in the case of Minister of Home A airs and Another v Fourie and Another?
a. law of persons
b. family law
c. law of civil unions
d. constitutional law
Question 10
Read the following statement and answer the question that follows by choosing
the correct option:
In the case of Minister of Home A airs and Another v Fourie and Another, a same-sex
couple contended the common-law definition of marriage and approached the
Constitutional Court for an order that the Minister of Home A airs and the Director-
General register their marriage in terms of the Marriage Act 25 of 1961.
Which application of the Bill of Rights does the case of Minister of Home A airs
and Another v Fourie and Another involve?
a. fair
b. unfair
c. horizontal
d. vertical
Question 1
In a criminal case before the Magistrate9s Court, who receives the evidence
collected by the investigating o icer and decides whether or not the suspect
should be charged?
a. a judge or magistrate
b. a state advocate
c. a defence advocate
d. a public prosecutor
Question 2
Which one of the following statements regarding the Legal Practice Act 28 of
2014 is correct?
a. The Act does not apply to candidate attorneys, candidate advocates and
paralegals.
b. The purpose of the Act is to restrict entry into the legal professions of attorneys
and advocates.
c. In terms of the Act the Legal Practice Council regulates the a airs of legal
practitioners.
d. The Act grants attorneys the automatic right of appearance in all high courts.
Question 3
Which one of the following statements about presiding o icers is correct?
Question 4
Read the following scenario and answer the question that follows:
Jimmy has been implicated in illegally growing and selling marijuana/dagga from his
home. The police have come to investigate the matter and present him with a legal
document, authorising them to search his home.
What legal document would the police have presented to Jimmy in order to search
his home?
a. a search warrant
b. a court summons
c. a charge sheet
d. a notice of motion
Question 5
There are di erent role players involved in court processes. Indicate
the correct statement:
a. The Sheri is an impartial and independent o icial appointed only in higher courts.
b. The Registrar of the High Court serves summonses on people to appear in court.
c. The Clerk of the Court supervises the administration of the High Court.
d. A court interpreter makes sure all parties understand legal proceedings in a
language of their choice.
Question 6
State advocates are also known as:
a. public prosecutors
b. private legal practitioners
c. public legal practitioners
d. presiding o icers
Question 7
Attorneys and advocates are referred to as private legal practitioners because they:
Question 8
There are di erent types of legal practitioners recognised in South Africa. Choose
the incorrect statement:
Question 9
The Legal Practice Act 28 of 2014 has brought about changes to the legal profession.
Choose the incorrect statement:
a. The Legal Practice Act abolished the Law Society of South Africa and the General
Council of the Bar of South Africa as associations that used to regulate the a airs of
attorneys and advocates.
b. The South African Legal Practice Council is a single statutory body that regulates
the a airs of all legal practitioners (attorneys and advocates) and candidate legal
practitioners.
c. <Practical vocational training= is a new concept. Prior to the Legal Practice Act, the
concept <articles of clerkship= was used in the case of attorneys and <pupillage= in the
case of advocates.
d. The mandate of the Legal Practice Council includes to establish provincial councils,
delegate some if its powers to the provincial councils and set norms and standards for
legal practitioners.
Question 10
All legal practitioners are expected to act ethically. Choose the correct statement:
a. Most legal professionals are subject to a high duty of care as the legal profession
functions as a service system to private entities only.
b. A Code of Conduct sets out rules and standards relating to ethics, conduct and
practice for legal practitioners and juristic entities.
c. Unethical conduct by legal professionals or abuse of their positions is not considered
to be a serious o ence.
d. Should a legal practitioner be found guilty of unethical behaviour, this is easily
remedied and limited to payment of a fine.
Question 1
Which of the following statements about a civil dispute is incorrect?
Question 2
Who are the parties to a civil case in a magistrate9s court?
Question 4
The following statements reflect the di erence between action and application
proceedings. Which statement is incorrect?
a. In action proceedings there are fundamental di erences between the parties with
regards to the facts of the case whereas in application proceedings the only real issues
to be decided are the points of law.
b. Action proceedings are instituted by the plainti by way of summons whereas
application proceedings are instituted by the applicant by way of a notice of motion.
c. In action proceedings the reason for instituting the action can be a delict, a contract,
or a divorce whereas in application proceedings the reason for the application can be
a form of relief or a court order.
d. There are two types of action proceedings, namely actions with notice of motion
or ex parte notice of motion actions whereas there is only one type of application
proceeding.
Question 5
Which of the following documents does not form part of the action proceedings?
a. a summons
b. particulars of claims
c. a notice of motion
d. an a idavit
Question 6
What is the outcome of a criminal case?
Question 7
Who is the legal representative of an accused in a criminal case in a high court?
a. a judge
b. a paralegal
c. a candidate attorney
d. a legal practitioner
Question 8
Read the following scenario and answer the question that follows:
Mr Pillay and Mr Reddy are involved in a heated argument. Mr Pillay hits Mr Reddy
repeatedly with a bottle of wine over the head. Mr Reddy sustains several injuries and
opens a case of assault against Mr Pilllay.
Which legal dispute/disputes may arise from this incident?
Question 9
Read the following scenario and answer the question that follows:
Mr Pillay and Mr Reddy are involved in a heated argument. Mr Pillay hits Mr Reddy
repeatedly with a bottle of wine over the head. Mr Reddy sustains several injuries and
opens a case of assault against Mr Pilllay.
What will the name of the civil case against Mr Pillay be?
a. Reddy v Pillay
b. S v Pillay
c. Pillay v S
d. Pillay v Reddy
Question 10
Read the following scenario and answer the question that follows:
Mr Pillay and Mr Reddy are involved in a heated argument. Mr Pillay hits Mr Reddy
repeatedly with a bottle of wine over the head. Mr Reddy sustains several injuries
and opens a case of assault against Mr Pilllay.
What will the name of the criminal case against Mr Pillay be?
a. Reddy v Pillay
b. S v Pillay
c. Pillay v S
d. Pillay v Reddy
Question 11
Read the following scenario and answer the question that follows:
Mr Pillay and Mr Reddy are involved in a heated argument. Mr Pillay hits Mr Reddy
repeatedly with a bottle of wine over the head. Mr Reddy sustains several injuries and
opens a case of assault against Mr Pillay. The police investigated the matter, drafted
a charge sheet, and now requires Mr Pillay to appear in the magistrate9s court.
Which method will be used to assure the attendance of Mr Pillay in
the magistrate9s court?
a. arrest
b. summons
c. written notice by police
d. indictment
Question 12
In a criminal case the trial on the merits of the case consists of the following:
a. committing and reporting of a crime; investigation by police; decision to prosecute;
first appearance in court
b. arrest; summons; written notice issued by peace o icer; notice of trial; indictment.
c. state9s charges against accused; accused9s plea; state and accused state their
cases; judgment
d. sentence; reason for sentence; execution of sentence follows; possibility of appeal
and review
Question 13
Which one of the following statements is correct regarding the onus of proof in a
court case?
a. In a civil case the plainti must prove his case beyond a reasonable doubt.
b. In a criminal case the state must prove its case on a balance of probabilities.
c. In a criminal and civil case, the onus rests with an individual to prove his case.
d. The onus of proof in a civil case is not quite as heavy as in a criminal case.
Question 14
What is the purpose of a constitutional matter?
a. to prosecute and punish someone for a crime and in doing so protecting the
community as a whole
b. to grant a remedy to a person in order to institute a claim for performance such as
the payment for damages
c. to deal with any issue involving the interpretation, protection or enforcement of the
Constitution
d. to hear a case where there are no fundamental di erences between the parties
regarding the facts of the case
Question 15:
Read the following scenario and answer the question that follows:
Katlego is a trader. He has a small stall in Johannesburg CBD from which he sells
household groceries to the community. A group of armed protestors are making their
way through the city and begin looting the shops in the area, including destroying half
of Katlego9s stock.
Which legal disputes may arise from this incident?
UNIT 12 PART 2.
Question 1
Which court in South Africa is the highest court in all legal matters?
a. Magistrate9s Court
b. North Gauteng High Court
c. Supreme Court of Appeal
d. Constitutional Court
Question 2
Which one of the following statements regarding the Constitutional
Court is incorrect?
a. The Constitutional Court may only hear constitutional matters and is the highest
court of appeal in these matters.
b. The decisions of the Constitutional Court are final and bind all courts within the
hierarchy of courts.
c. Direct access to the Constitutional Court is possible if the application is in the
interests of justice.
d. The Constitutional Court can function as a court of first instance or as a court of
appeal.
Question 3
statements regarding the Supreme Court of Appeal is incorrect? Which one of the
following
a. The abbreviation used for the Supreme Court of Appeal in a case reference or case
citation is <SCA=.
b. The Supreme Court of appeal may decide civil, criminal and constitutional matters
on appeal.
c. The Supreme Court of Appeal only functions as a court of appeal and never as a
court of first instance.
d. The Supreme Court of Appeal hears appeals from the High Courts and the
Constitutional Court.
Question 4
Which one of the following statements regarding the High Court is incorrect?
a. Each High Court in South Africa has jurisdiction to hear cases within a specific
provincial area and not within the whole of South Africa.
b. The High Court only functions as a court of appeal and a court of review
and never as a court of first instance.
c. As a court of appeal, the High Court hears appeals from district courts and regional
courts.
d. The High Court may hear civil cases in which substantial amounts of damages are
claimed.
Question 5
Which one of the following indicate the two types of magistrates9 courts?
Question 6
The jurisdiction of district courts and regional courts to hear legal disputes
di er. Which onr of the following statements regarding the jurisdiction of these
courts are correct?
a. District courts may hear minor criminal o ences whereas regional courts may hear
any criminal o ences.
b. District and regional courts impose the same sentences and fines in hearing a
criminal case.
c. The amount claimed for damages in a in a district court in a civil case is smaller
than in a regional court.
d. A district court may not decide on the constitutionality of legislation whereas a
regional court may.
Question 7
Which court is the odd one out? (Hint: look for an option that is di erent in comparison to
the other options provided?
a. Equality Court
b. Children9s Court
c. Constitutional Court
d. Maintenance Court
Question 8
Which one of the following statements regarding special courts is incorrect?
a. Special courts are established and recognised in terms of an Act of Parliament for
specialised litigation.
b. Some special courts have the same status as the magistrate9s court whereas other
special courts have the same status as the High Court.
c. Special courts may only hear civil matters as determined by an Act of Parliament.
d. The Chiefs9 and Headmen9s Court, Equality Court and Land Claims Court
are special courts.
Question 9
Read the following scenario and answer the question that follows:
Anne Peterson buys a house from Kevin Smith. In one of the rooms a very expensive
bar unit is fixed to the floor and in front of this unit there are four loose bar stools
handmade by a friend. Kevin wants to take the bar stools with him when he moves out
of the house. Anne, who is an attorney, tells Kevin that in a similar case (Senekal v
Roodt 1983 (2) SA 602 (T)), the High Court decided that the bar stools formed part of
the bar unit and may not be removed by the seller when the house is sold.
On which court/courts is the decision of the High Court in Senekal v Roodt 1983
(2) SA 602 (T) binding?
a. Constitutional Court
b. Supreme Court of Appeal
c. Magistrates9 Courts
d. Small Claims Court
Question 10
Read the following scenario and answer the question that follows:
Mr Pillay and Mr Reddy are involved in a heated argument in front of a few bystanders.
Mr Pillay who had a few glasses of wine too many hits Mr Reddy repeatedly with a
bottle of wine over the head. Mr Reddy sustains severe head injuries and is admitted
to hospital. The police investigated the matter, drafted a charge sheet, and require Mr
Pillay to appear in the magistrate9s court. After Mr Reddy has been discharged from
hospital, he wants to claim damages from Mr Pillay for his hospital costs of R600 000.
Which court can Mr Reddy approach to institute his claim of R600 000 for
hospital costs?
Question 11
Read the scenario of Question 10 again and answer the following question:
If Mr Reddy is not satisfied with the decision of the court which he approached in
Question 10, which court can Mr Reddy approach next?
a. Constitutional Court
b. Supreme Court of Appeal
c. High Court
d. Regional Court
Question 12
Read the scenario of Question 10 again and answer the following question:
If Mr Reddy is not satisfied with the decision of the court which he approached in
Question 10, what legal remedy does Mr Reddy have at his disposal?
a. appeal
b. review
c. interdict
d. indictment
Question 13
Which one of the following is not a ground upon which court proceedings of lower
courts may be reviewed by higher courts?
Question 14
Read the following scenario and answer the question that follows:
Mr Pillay and Mr Reddy are involved in a heated argument in front of a few bystanders.
Mr Pillay who had a few glasses of wine too many hits Mr Reddy repeatedly with a
bottle of wine over the head. Mr Reddy sustains severe head injuries and is admitted
to hospital. The police investigated the matter, drafted a charge sheet, and requires
Mr Pillay to appear in the magistrate9s court. After Mr Reddy has been discharged from
hospital, he wants to claim damages from Mr Pillay for his hospital costs of R600 000.
What kind of evidence is least likely to be used in the criminal trial against Mr
Pillay?
a. real evidence
b. documentary evidence
c. electronic evidence
d. oral evidence
Question 15
Which one of the following statements regarding evidence presented to court in a
trial is incorrect?
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