LJU4802
ASSIGNMENT 1 (SEMESTER 1)
DUE DATE: 13 March 2024
Written Assignment Submission Guidelines:
Please ensure that your assignment is submitted electronically through the myUnisa platform no
later than 13 March 2024. Kindly note that fax or email submissions will not be accepted.
NB: Assignment submitted to the lecturer(s) through email will not be considered.
QUESTION 1
1.1 Name the applicant in the Mamabolo-case. (1)
Answer:
The Legal Practice Council of South Africa is the applicant in the Mambolo-Case
1.2 With reference to applicable legislation, describe the purpose of the applicant
identified in 1.1. (3)
Answer:
The purpose of the Legal Practice Council of South Africa, as the applicant in the Mamabolo case, is
to regulate the legal profession in accordance with applicable legislation (Legal Practice Act 28 of
2014). This includes overseeing the conduct of legal practitioners, ensuring compliance with
professional standards and ethical codes, and safeguarding the interests of clients and the public.
The Legal Practice Council plays a crucial role in upholding the integrity and professionalism of the
legal profession while promoting access to justice and maintaining public trust in the legal system.
ASSIGNMENT 1 (SEMESTER 1)
DUE DATE: 13 March 2024
Written Assignment Submission Guidelines:
Please ensure that your assignment is submitted electronically through the myUnisa platform no
later than 13 March 2024. Kindly note that fax or email submissions will not be accepted.
NB: Assignment submitted to the lecturer(s) through email will not be considered.
QUESTION 1
1.1 Name the applicant in the Mamabolo-case. (1)
Answer:
The Legal Practice Council of South Africa is the applicant in the Mambolo-Case
1.2 With reference to applicable legislation, describe the purpose of the applicant
identified in 1.1. (3)
Answer:
The purpose of the Legal Practice Council of South Africa, as the applicant in the Mamabolo case, is
to regulate the legal profession in accordance with applicable legislation (Legal Practice Act 28 of
2014). This includes overseeing the conduct of legal practitioners, ensuring compliance with
professional standards and ethical codes, and safeguarding the interests of clients and the public.
The Legal Practice Council plays a crucial role in upholding the integrity and professionalism of the
legal profession while promoting access to justice and maintaining public trust in the legal system.
