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IOS2601 Assignment 1
Semester 1 2025 - Due 4 April
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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.
Difference Between Assent and Commencement with Reference to Section 13 of
the Interpretation Act 33 of 1957
The process of enacting legislation involves multiple steps, including adoption by the legislature,
assent by the President, and commencement. The difference between the dates of assent and
commencement can be explained with reference to Section 13 of the Interpretation Act 33 of
1957.
1. Assent (10 April 1996)
o Assent refers to the formal approval of a bill by the President after it has been
passed by the legislature.
o Once the President assents to a bill, it officially becomes an Act of Parliament.
o However, assent does not mean that the Act is immediately enforceable—it
only confirms that the legislative process has been completed.
2. Commencement (19 June 1996)
IOS2601 Assignment 1
Semester 1 2025 - Due 4 April
[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.
Difference Between Assent and Commencement with Reference to Section 13 of
the Interpretation Act 33 of 1957
The process of enacting legislation involves multiple steps, including adoption by the legislature,
assent by the President, and commencement. The difference between the dates of assent and
commencement can be explained with reference to Section 13 of the Interpretation Act 33 of
1957.
1. Assent (10 April 1996)
o Assent refers to the formal approval of a bill by the President after it has been
passed by the legislature.
o Once the President assents to a bill, it officially becomes an Act of Parliament.
o However, assent does not mean that the Act is immediately enforceable—it
only confirms that the legislative process has been completed.
2. Commencement (19 June 1996)
