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IOS2601 Assignment 1 Semester 1 2025 -
Due 4 April
Course
Interpretation of Statutes (IOS2601)
Institution
University Of South Africa (Unisa)
ASSIGNMENT 01 DUE DATE: 04 APRIL 2025 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
CAREFULLY READ THE NATIONAL YOUTH COMMISSION ACT 19 OF 1996
(HEREAFTER REFERRED TO AS THE ACT). THIS ACT IS AVAILABLE ON
MYUNISA UNDER ADDITIONAL RESOURCES.
QUESTION 1 AND 2 ARE BASED ON THE ACT. Question 1 (a) The Act was
adopted on 5 April 1996, assented to by the president on the 10 April 1996,
but it only commenced on 19 June 1996. EXPLAIN the difference between the
dates of assent and commencement with reference to the provisions of
section 13 of the interpretation Act 33 of 1957. a) Difference Between Assent
and Commencement with Reference to Section 13 of the Interpretation Act
33 of 1957 The process of enacting legislation follows several stages. The Act
in question was: Adopted on 5 April 1996 – This means it was passed by the
legislature. Assented to by the President on 10 April 1996 – This means the
President approved the Act by signing it into law. However, this does not
mean that the Act automatically came into operation.
The difference between the date of assent and the date of commencement of an Act is governed
by Section 13 of the Interpretation Act 33 of 1957, which provides clarity on when legislation
takes effect.
1. Understanding the Different Dates in the Legislative Process
Legislation typically goes through the following key stages:
Adoption (5 April 1996): This is the date when the legislature (e.g., Parliament)
formally passes the Act. However, the Act does not yet have legal force.
Assent (10 April 1996): This occurs when the President signs the Act, indicating
approval. At this point, the Act becomes law but does not necessarily take effect
immediately.