IRM1501
May/June Exam
Memo | Due 16-
27 May 2025
NO PLAGIARISM
[DATE]
[COMPANY NAME]
[Company address]
, Exam (elaborations)
IRM1501 May/June Exam Memo | Due 16-27
May 2025
Course
Introduction to Research Methodology for Law and C (IRM1501)
Institution
University Of South Africa (Unisa)
IRM1501 May/June Exam Memo | Due 16-27 May 2025. All questions fully
answered. PORTFPOLIO EXAM QUESTIONS
QUESTION 1 Discuss the relevant aspects of the case of Social Justice
Coalition and Others v Minister of Police and Others (CCT 121/21) [2022]
ZACC 27; 2022 (10) BCLR 1267 (CC) (19 July 2022), which is available under
‘Additional resources’. (15 marks)
Social Justice Coalition and Others v Minister of Police and Others (CCT 121/21)
[2022] ZACC 27
Background:
The case arose from a legal challenge brought by the Social Justice Coalition (SJC) and other
civil society organizations against the Minister of Police and the National Commissioner of the
South African Police Service (SAPS). The applicants contended that the police failed to fulfill
their constitutional obligations regarding crime prevention, investigation, and protection of the
community, particularly in informal settlements.
Relevant Aspects of the Case:
1. Constitutional Mandate of the Police:
o The Court emphasized that the SAPS has a constitutional duty under section 205
of the Constitution of South Africa to prevent, combat, and investigate crime,
maintain public order, and protect and secure the inhabitants of the Republic and
their property.
o The police service must fulfill this mandate in a manner consistent with the Bill of
Rights, ensuring the safety and security of all, including vulnerable communities.
2. State’s Obligation to Provide Security:
o The Court reaffirmed that the State has an enforceable constitutional obligation to
provide adequate policing and public safety.
May/June Exam
Memo | Due 16-
27 May 2025
NO PLAGIARISM
[DATE]
[COMPANY NAME]
[Company address]
, Exam (elaborations)
IRM1501 May/June Exam Memo | Due 16-27
May 2025
Course
Introduction to Research Methodology for Law and C (IRM1501)
Institution
University Of South Africa (Unisa)
IRM1501 May/June Exam Memo | Due 16-27 May 2025. All questions fully
answered. PORTFPOLIO EXAM QUESTIONS
QUESTION 1 Discuss the relevant aspects of the case of Social Justice
Coalition and Others v Minister of Police and Others (CCT 121/21) [2022]
ZACC 27; 2022 (10) BCLR 1267 (CC) (19 July 2022), which is available under
‘Additional resources’. (15 marks)
Social Justice Coalition and Others v Minister of Police and Others (CCT 121/21)
[2022] ZACC 27
Background:
The case arose from a legal challenge brought by the Social Justice Coalition (SJC) and other
civil society organizations against the Minister of Police and the National Commissioner of the
South African Police Service (SAPS). The applicants contended that the police failed to fulfill
their constitutional obligations regarding crime prevention, investigation, and protection of the
community, particularly in informal settlements.
Relevant Aspects of the Case:
1. Constitutional Mandate of the Police:
o The Court emphasized that the SAPS has a constitutional duty under section 205
of the Constitution of South Africa to prevent, combat, and investigate crime,
maintain public order, and protect and secure the inhabitants of the Republic and
their property.
o The police service must fulfill this mandate in a manner consistent with the Bill of
Rights, ensuring the safety and security of all, including vulnerable communities.
2. State’s Obligation to Provide Security:
o The Court reaffirmed that the State has an enforceable constitutional obligation to
provide adequate policing and public safety.
