ADL2601 Assignment 1 Semester 1 2026 Due 27 March 2026

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA


College of Law




Administrative Law
Module Code: ADL2601




Assignment Response

Does the distribution of building materials by the
Department of Human Settlements amount to
administrative action?

With reference to relevant legislation




Student Number:

Due: March 2026




This document complies with UNISA academic formatting standards

, UNISA | Administrative Law Building Materials Distribution: Administrative Action Analysis



Contents


1 Question 1: Does the distribution of building materials by the Department of
Human Settlements amount to administrative action? 2

1.1 Defining administrative action: The PAJA framework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

1.2 Applying the definition to building materials distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

1.3 Legislative context: Housing Act and constitutional obligations . . . . . . . . . . 3

1.4 Judicial interpretation: Key case law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

1.5 Critical distinctions: When distribution may not be administrative action . . . . 4

1.6 Conclusion: Practical implications for the Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4


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