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Comprehensive St
South African Legal Syst
A complete exploration of the fundamentals of
Introduction
1. Meaning of Law
Definition and Purpose of Law
Law, Morality and Ethics
2. Organs of State
Legislature
Executive
Judiciary
3. Legal Personality
Natural Persons
Juristic Persons
4. Legal Rights
Real Rights
Personal Rights
Constitutional Rights
5. Legal Liability
Civil Liability
Criminal Liability
Delictual Liability
Contractual Liability
Unjustified Enrichment
Overlapping Legal Liability
6. Court Structures
Constitutional Court
Supreme Court of Appeal
High Courts
Magistrate Courts
Special Courts
Alternative Dispute Resolution
7. Sources of Law
, Be predictable
This principle is called the rule of law and is the cornerstone of constitutional democracy,
fundamental human rights.
Law, Morality and Ethics
Law vs. Morality Law a
Laws are made by a formal process and must be obeyed by all. However, not Ethical
all laws are moral. contex
Morals are principles of what is right and wrong behavior. They are: Et
Inherent to people Et
Often subjective Di
Influenced by culture, religion, and community Th
Can be accepted or rejected by individuals
Example: Some cultures and religions view termination of pregnancy as dish
morally wrong. However, it is permitted in terms of the Termination of con
Pregnancy Act 92 of 1996.
2. Organs of State
Organs of state refer to the South African state's structure, powers, and functions as set o
separation of powers between the three main organs of state.
For government to run smoothly, it must have those who make
enforce the law. This separation prevents concentration of power and protects democ
The Legislature
The legislature is responsible for making laws (legislation) of the Republic. The process is
The Constitution also recognizes legislative structures at:
National level (Parliament)
Provincial level (Provincial Legislatures)
Local government level (Municipality Councils)
The Executive
The executive is responsible for enforcing the laws made by parliament. It consists of:
The President (who leads the executive)
Various ministers
Administrative bodies
Law enforcement agencies
Comprehensive St
South African Legal Syst
A complete exploration of the fundamentals of
Introduction
1. Meaning of Law
Definition and Purpose of Law
Law, Morality and Ethics
2. Organs of State
Legislature
Executive
Judiciary
3. Legal Personality
Natural Persons
Juristic Persons
4. Legal Rights
Real Rights
Personal Rights
Constitutional Rights
5. Legal Liability
Civil Liability
Criminal Liability
Delictual Liability
Contractual Liability
Unjustified Enrichment
Overlapping Legal Liability
6. Court Structures
Constitutional Court
Supreme Court of Appeal
High Courts
Magistrate Courts
Special Courts
Alternative Dispute Resolution
7. Sources of Law
, Be predictable
This principle is called the rule of law and is the cornerstone of constitutional democracy,
fundamental human rights.
Law, Morality and Ethics
Law vs. Morality Law a
Laws are made by a formal process and must be obeyed by all. However, not Ethical
all laws are moral. contex
Morals are principles of what is right and wrong behavior. They are: Et
Inherent to people Et
Often subjective Di
Influenced by culture, religion, and community Th
Can be accepted or rejected by individuals
Example: Some cultures and religions view termination of pregnancy as dish
morally wrong. However, it is permitted in terms of the Termination of con
Pregnancy Act 92 of 1996.
2. Organs of State
Organs of state refer to the South African state's structure, powers, and functions as set o
separation of powers between the three main organs of state.
For government to run smoothly, it must have those who make
enforce the law. This separation prevents concentration of power and protects democ
The Legislature
The legislature is responsible for making laws (legislation) of the Republic. The process is
The Constitution also recognizes legislative structures at:
National level (Parliament)
Provincial level (Provincial Legislatures)
Local government level (Municipality Councils)
The Executive
The executive is responsible for enforcing the laws made by parliament. It consists of:
The President (who leads the executive)
Various ministers
Administrative bodies
Law enforcement agencies
