SCL1501
ASSIGNMENT 1 SEMESTER 1 2024
,SCL1501
ASSIGNMENT 1 SEMESTER 1 2024
, SCL1501
Assignment 1
Semester 1 2024
QUESTION 1
Explain the concept ‘law” and thereby show how it is different from other social rules or norms.
(4)
QUESTION 2
2.1 “State” is a non-physical entity, an abstract notion or phenomenon created by citizens
through their deemed agreement (i.e. social contract). (a) In the light of the above statement,
explain the concept “state” fully, and say why the agreement by citizens in this regard is said
to be “deemed.” (4)
2.2 “However, we need to examine our environment, and ask problematic questions such as,
“whose law?” Obviously, it’s the law of the dominant class in that society (Study Guide, )
Which class does the South African law, including the Constitution, serve? Explain fully. (3)
QUESTION 3
3.1 Read the “Lephepane Village” story on page 10 of your Study Guide and use it as an
anchor for your explanation of the notion of “praxis.” (5)
3.2 Refer to Kgalema Motlanthe’s remarks (see Learning Unit 2) in your Study Guide and do
activity 2.2. (8)
QUESTION 4
4.1 Read Text A and Text B (see Activity 4.5) on page 79 of your Study Guide and critique the
notion of argumentum ad hominem. (3)
4.2 With reference to the Attorneys Act 53 of 1979 and the Legal Practice Act 28 of 2014
determine whether a legal practitioner can be both an attorney and an advocate. (3)