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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.
Introduction
When it comes to the enactment of legislation in South Africa, it is important to distinguish
between assent and commencement, as they are two different stages in the legislative process.
In this case, the Act in question was adopted on 5 April 1996, assented to by the President on 10
April 1996, but only commenced on 19 June 1996. The relevant statutory provision for
understanding the differences between assent and commencement is section 13 of the
Interpretation Act 33 of 1957.
1. Assent: What Does It Mean?
Assent refers to the formal approval of a bill by the President after it has been passed by the
legislature. In South Africa, once both Houses of Parliament have passed a bill, it is sent to the
IOS2601 Assignment
1 Semester 1 2025 -
Due 4 April
[Type the document subtitle]
[Pick the date]
[Type the abstract of the document here. The abstract is typically a short summary of the contents of
the document. Type the abstract of the document here. The abstract is typically a short summary of
the contents of the document.]
, Exam (elaborations)
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.
Introduction
When it comes to the enactment of legislation in South Africa, it is important to distinguish
between assent and commencement, as they are two different stages in the legislative process.
In this case, the Act in question was adopted on 5 April 1996, assented to by the President on 10
April 1996, but only commenced on 19 June 1996. The relevant statutory provision for
understanding the differences between assent and commencement is section 13 of the
Interpretation Act 33 of 1957.
1. Assent: What Does It Mean?
Assent refers to the formal approval of a bill by the President after it has been passed by the
legislature. In South Africa, once both Houses of Parliament have passed a bill, it is sent to the
