ADL2601
ASSIGNMENT 1
DUE DATE: 27 MARCH 2026
, ADL2601 ASSIGNMENT 1 2026
DUE 27 MARCH 2026
FACTS/SCENARIO
Residents of the Du Noon informal settlement in Cape Town, has experienced major
fires in January 2026. An estimated 3000 residents have been left homeless, all their
personal belongings have been wiped off by these fires. Ms Asmal is one of the…..
1. Does the distribution of building materials amount to administrative action?
To determine whether the distribution of building materials by the Department of Human
Settlements amounts to administrative action, we must apply the definition in section 1
of the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act 3 of 2000 (PAJA) and section 33 of the
Constitution.
(a) Is there a “decision” taken?
PAJA defines administrative action as a decision or failure to take a decision.
In this case, the Department decided to distribute building materials to the affected
residents.
Therefore, a decision exists.
ASSIGNMENT 1
DUE DATE: 27 MARCH 2026
, ADL2601 ASSIGNMENT 1 2026
DUE 27 MARCH 2026
FACTS/SCENARIO
Residents of the Du Noon informal settlement in Cape Town, has experienced major
fires in January 2026. An estimated 3000 residents have been left homeless, all their
personal belongings have been wiped off by these fires. Ms Asmal is one of the…..
1. Does the distribution of building materials amount to administrative action?
To determine whether the distribution of building materials by the Department of Human
Settlements amounts to administrative action, we must apply the definition in section 1
of the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act 3 of 2000 (PAJA) and section 33 of the
Constitution.
(a) Is there a “decision” taken?
PAJA defines administrative action as a decision or failure to take a decision.
In this case, the Department decided to distribute building materials to the affected
residents.
Therefore, a decision exists.
