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CPD1501 Assignment
2 (COMPLETE
ANSWERS) Semester
1 2026 - DUE April
2026
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Briefly explain the three forms of acquiring citizenship in South Africa. (20
marks) QUESTION 2 List any five advantages and any five disadvantages of
citizen participation. (10 marks) QUESTION 3 Several court judgements have
drastically transformed the law pertaining to citizenship, public participation,
and democracy. Hence, briefly explain the importance of the following cases
in this regard: 3.1 Richter v Minister for Home Affairs and Others 2009 (5)
BCLR 448 (CC). (10 marks) 3.2 Democratic Alliance v Minister of Home Affairs
and Another [2025] ZACC 8. (10 marks)
QUESTION 1: Three forms of acquiring
citizenship in South Africa (20 marks)
South African citizenship is primarily governed by the South African Citizenship Act 88 of
1995, which provides three main ways of acquiring citizenship:
1. Citizenship by Birth
A person becomes a South African citizen by birth if they meet certain legal requirements.
Who qualifies:
A child born in South Africa to at least one South African citizen or permanent
resident parent, or
A child born in South Africa who would otherwise be stateless, or
In some cases, children born outside South Africa to South African citizen parents.
Key features:
It is automatic at birth if legal conditions are met
It is based on blood relation (jus sanguinis) and/or place of birth (jus soli)
It ensures that children are not left stateless
Importance:
Promotes stability and belonging from birth
Protects children’s rights under the Constitution
CPD1501 Assignment
2 (COMPLETE
ANSWERS) Semester
1 2026 - DUE April
2026
NO PLAGIARISM
[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.]
, CPD1501 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 1 2026 - DUE April
2026; 100% TRUSTED Complete, trusted solutions and explanations. Ensure
your success with us.
Briefly explain the three forms of acquiring citizenship in South Africa. (20
marks) QUESTION 2 List any five advantages and any five disadvantages of
citizen participation. (10 marks) QUESTION 3 Several court judgements have
drastically transformed the law pertaining to citizenship, public participation,
and democracy. Hence, briefly explain the importance of the following cases
in this regard: 3.1 Richter v Minister for Home Affairs and Others 2009 (5)
BCLR 448 (CC). (10 marks) 3.2 Democratic Alliance v Minister of Home Affairs
and Another [2025] ZACC 8. (10 marks)
QUESTION 1: Three forms of acquiring
citizenship in South Africa (20 marks)
South African citizenship is primarily governed by the South African Citizenship Act 88 of
1995, which provides three main ways of acquiring citizenship:
1. Citizenship by Birth
A person becomes a South African citizen by birth if they meet certain legal requirements.
Who qualifies:
A child born in South Africa to at least one South African citizen or permanent
resident parent, or
A child born in South Africa who would otherwise be stateless, or
In some cases, children born outside South Africa to South African citizen parents.
Key features:
It is automatic at birth if legal conditions are met
It is based on blood relation (jus sanguinis) and/or place of birth (jus soli)
It ensures that children are not left stateless
Importance:
Promotes stability and belonging from birth
Protects children’s rights under the Constitution
