ASSIGNMENT 1 GRADED TOTAL [50]
QUESTION 1
a) Refer to Learning Unit 1 and explain the notion of “social contract.” (4)
b) What is “banking education”? Further indicate why, in terms thereof, “the student is
reduced to the level of an unthinking object with no views, values or capacity to engage
with the facts”. (4)
QUESTION 2
On 06 January 2024, a budding music duo based in Wadeville Pretoria West, DJ
Letsatsi & Lonza, borrowed the amount of R12 000, 00 from Mr Black Koto, a local
businessman. The duo promised to pay the amount by end of November 2024 after
promoting their hit song, “Mpeteni dololo” for the December festive period. It is now
January 2025 and DJ Letsatasi & Lonza have failed to pay over this amount to Black
Koto after numerous reminders. Black Koto wants his money from the duo but does
not want to involve lawyers and wants to recover his money expediently without any
delays. Read Learning Unit 5 and answer the following questions:
a) Do these facts give rise to a civil or criminal case? Give reasons for your answer.
(4)
b) Advise Black Koto on the appropriate and competent court that can adjudicate his
case and give reasons for your answer (4)
QUESTION 3
Applying a legal principle to a problem will be expected of you throughout your
career as a legal practitioner.
a) In light of the above statement, briefly discuss the process involved when
applying the law to a legal problem. Refer to Learning Unit 4.6 (6)
b) Read the section on “finding an Act of Parliament” (Learning Unit 3) and then
find any Act of Parliament. With reference to that Act, answer the following:
(i) What is the underlying philosophy of that Act? (2)
(ii) State, in full, the purpose of the Act? (2)
(iii) On which date is/was the Act effective? Explain. (2)
QUESTION 4
Ms. Moko is suing her former employer, MBC Pty Ltd, for wrongful termination of
employment. She claims that she was dismissed without notice or valid reason after
raising concerns about workplace safety violations. During the trial, Ms. Moko's legal
QUESTION 1
a) Refer to Learning Unit 1 and explain the notion of “social contract.” (4)
b) What is “banking education”? Further indicate why, in terms thereof, “the student is
reduced to the level of an unthinking object with no views, values or capacity to engage
with the facts”. (4)
QUESTION 2
On 06 January 2024, a budding music duo based in Wadeville Pretoria West, DJ
Letsatsi & Lonza, borrowed the amount of R12 000, 00 from Mr Black Koto, a local
businessman. The duo promised to pay the amount by end of November 2024 after
promoting their hit song, “Mpeteni dololo” for the December festive period. It is now
January 2025 and DJ Letsatasi & Lonza have failed to pay over this amount to Black
Koto after numerous reminders. Black Koto wants his money from the duo but does
not want to involve lawyers and wants to recover his money expediently without any
delays. Read Learning Unit 5 and answer the following questions:
a) Do these facts give rise to a civil or criminal case? Give reasons for your answer.
(4)
b) Advise Black Koto on the appropriate and competent court that can adjudicate his
case and give reasons for your answer (4)
QUESTION 3
Applying a legal principle to a problem will be expected of you throughout your
career as a legal practitioner.
a) In light of the above statement, briefly discuss the process involved when
applying the law to a legal problem. Refer to Learning Unit 4.6 (6)
b) Read the section on “finding an Act of Parliament” (Learning Unit 3) and then
find any Act of Parliament. With reference to that Act, answer the following:
(i) What is the underlying philosophy of that Act? (2)
(ii) State, in full, the purpose of the Act? (2)
(iii) On which date is/was the Act effective? Explain. (2)
QUESTION 4
Ms. Moko is suing her former employer, MBC Pty Ltd, for wrongful termination of
employment. She claims that she was dismissed without notice or valid reason after
raising concerns about workplace safety violations. During the trial, Ms. Moko's legal
