,CMY3704 Assignment 1 (COMPLETE ANSWERS)
Semester 2 2025 - DUE August 2025
MULTIPLE CHOICE,ASSURED EXCELLENCE
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Definition of Key Concepts
2.1 Imprisonment
2.2 Correctional Supervision
2.3 Periodic and Suspended Sentences
3. Forms of Imprisonment in South Africa
3.1 Ordinary Imprisonment
3.2 Life Imprisonment
3.3 Periodic Imprisonment
3.4 Indeterminate Sentences
3.5 Suspended Sentences
3.6 Correctional Supervision
4. Application to the Case of Thabo Mokoena
4.1 Suitability of Each Sentencing Option
4.2 Consideration of Mitigating and Aggravating Factors
5. Advantages and Disadvantages of Imprisonment as a
Punishment Strategy
6. Impact of Prison Overcrowding and Socio-Economic
Factors on Sentencing
, 7. Critical Evaluation of the Sentence Imposed on Mokoena
8. Conclusion
9. References
✅ Outline & Key Points for Each Section
1. Introduction
Briefly explain the importance of sentencing in criminal
justice.
Introduce Thabo Mokoena’s case: offences, background,
and sentence imposed (18 years).
State purpose: to critically discuss the different forms of
imprisonment in South Africa and assess whether
Mokoena’s sentence was proportionate, considering
overcrowding and socio-economic factors.
2. Definition of Key Concepts
Provide 2–3 academic/legal definitions for each, then create
your own operational definition.
Imprisonment: Cite definitions from academic criminal law
texts (e.g., Snyman, Joubert) and legislation (Criminal
Procedure Act 51 of 1977).
Semester 2 2025 - DUE August 2025
MULTIPLE CHOICE,ASSURED EXCELLENCE
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Definition of Key Concepts
2.1 Imprisonment
2.2 Correctional Supervision
2.3 Periodic and Suspended Sentences
3. Forms of Imprisonment in South Africa
3.1 Ordinary Imprisonment
3.2 Life Imprisonment
3.3 Periodic Imprisonment
3.4 Indeterminate Sentences
3.5 Suspended Sentences
3.6 Correctional Supervision
4. Application to the Case of Thabo Mokoena
4.1 Suitability of Each Sentencing Option
4.2 Consideration of Mitigating and Aggravating Factors
5. Advantages and Disadvantages of Imprisonment as a
Punishment Strategy
6. Impact of Prison Overcrowding and Socio-Economic
Factors on Sentencing
, 7. Critical Evaluation of the Sentence Imposed on Mokoena
8. Conclusion
9. References
✅ Outline & Key Points for Each Section
1. Introduction
Briefly explain the importance of sentencing in criminal
justice.
Introduce Thabo Mokoena’s case: offences, background,
and sentence imposed (18 years).
State purpose: to critically discuss the different forms of
imprisonment in South Africa and assess whether
Mokoena’s sentence was proportionate, considering
overcrowding and socio-economic factors.
2. Definition of Key Concepts
Provide 2–3 academic/legal definitions for each, then create
your own operational definition.
Imprisonment: Cite definitions from academic criminal law
texts (e.g., Snyman, Joubert) and legislation (Criminal
Procedure Act 51 of 1977).
