University of South Africa
CSL2601
Semester 1
Assignment: 02
Unique Number:
Due date:
, Question 1
1.1)
Two important Africanisly, Mbts in respecting the humanity of others and engaging in ethical interaction
with others. Their opinion
Firstly, it is imperative to stigenous knowledge systems and their contributions to the African values of
self determination, education and ssified as an autochthonous constitution, which means that its
composition is indigeTherefore, the constitution should be interpreted through the lens of Ubuntu and
other African philosophies. shares a unique link with the constitutional values of democracy and rule
of law. The reason for this is tntu essentially acknowledges that every person counts.
When considering the cag Demarcatio Forum and Others v President of the Republic of South Africa
and Others, we see that Ubuntu is alsial.1
In City of Tshwane Metropolitan Musel is vested with the Constitutional and statutory power and duty
to run the affairs of the City by taking policy decisions. The council had been challenged on their action
of changing street names in Prerom old names to new names. The constitutional court stated that the
council was correct in mmodated and respected.2
The decision of the constitutional courtrtant with regards to an African interpretation of the constitution.
Ubuntu constitndamental basis of the decision. The decision had also advanced the decolonization of
constitutional law by developing Souts unique form of separation of powers.3
In Economic Freedom Fighters v Speakerhat the conduct of the president with regard to enriching
himself beyond what was justified in ena.4 The court further stated that the President is a constitutional
being, meaninat all times act ivalues.5 The court found that by avoiding the remedial actions taken by
thw of the land.6
1 Merafong Demarcation Forum and Others v President of the Republic of South Africa and Others (CCT
41/07) [2008] ZACC 10; 2008 (5) SA 171 (CC); 2008 (10) BCLR 968 (CC) (13 June 2008) [37].
2 City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality v Afriforum & Another 2016 (6) SA 279 (CC) [106].
3 City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality v Afriforum & Another 2016 (6) SA 279 (CC) [81].
4 Economic Freedom Fighters v Speaker of the National Assembly 2016 (5) BCLR 618 32 (CC); 2016 (3) SA
580 (CC) (31 March 2016) [19].
5 Economic Freedom Fighters v Speaker of the National Assembly 2016 (5) BCLR 618 32 (CC); 2016 (3) SA
580 (CC) (31 March 2016) [80].
6 Economic Freedom Fighters v Speaker of the National Assembly 2016 (5) BCLR 618 32 (CC); 2016 (3) SA
580 (CC) (31 March 2016) [95].
CSL2601
Semester 1
Assignment: 02
Unique Number:
Due date:
, Question 1
1.1)
Two important Africanisly, Mbts in respecting the humanity of others and engaging in ethical interaction
with others. Their opinion
Firstly, it is imperative to stigenous knowledge systems and their contributions to the African values of
self determination, education and ssified as an autochthonous constitution, which means that its
composition is indigeTherefore, the constitution should be interpreted through the lens of Ubuntu and
other African philosophies. shares a unique link with the constitutional values of democracy and rule
of law. The reason for this is tntu essentially acknowledges that every person counts.
When considering the cag Demarcatio Forum and Others v President of the Republic of South Africa
and Others, we see that Ubuntu is alsial.1
In City of Tshwane Metropolitan Musel is vested with the Constitutional and statutory power and duty
to run the affairs of the City by taking policy decisions. The council had been challenged on their action
of changing street names in Prerom old names to new names. The constitutional court stated that the
council was correct in mmodated and respected.2
The decision of the constitutional courtrtant with regards to an African interpretation of the constitution.
Ubuntu constitndamental basis of the decision. The decision had also advanced the decolonization of
constitutional law by developing Souts unique form of separation of powers.3
In Economic Freedom Fighters v Speakerhat the conduct of the president with regard to enriching
himself beyond what was justified in ena.4 The court further stated that the President is a constitutional
being, meaninat all times act ivalues.5 The court found that by avoiding the remedial actions taken by
thw of the land.6
1 Merafong Demarcation Forum and Others v President of the Republic of South Africa and Others (CCT
41/07) [2008] ZACC 10; 2008 (5) SA 171 (CC); 2008 (10) BCLR 968 (CC) (13 June 2008) [37].
2 City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality v Afriforum & Another 2016 (6) SA 279 (CC) [106].
3 City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality v Afriforum & Another 2016 (6) SA 279 (CC) [81].
4 Economic Freedom Fighters v Speaker of the National Assembly 2016 (5) BCLR 618 32 (CC); 2016 (3) SA
580 (CC) (31 March 2016) [19].
5 Economic Freedom Fighters v Speaker of the National Assembly 2016 (5) BCLR 618 32 (CC); 2016 (3) SA
580 (CC) (31 March 2016) [80].
6 Economic Freedom Fighters v Speaker of the National Assembly 2016 (5) BCLR 618 32 (CC); 2016 (3) SA
580 (CC) (31 March 2016) [95].
