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CMY3704 Assignment 1
(COMPLETE ANSWERS)
Semester 2 2025 - DUE
August 2025
NO PLAGIARISM
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[Type the abstract of the document here. The abstract is typically a short summary of the contents of
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,Exam (elaborations)
CMY3704 Assignment 1 (COMPLETE
ANSWERS) Semester 2 2025 - DUE August
2025
Course
Formal Reaction to Crime (CMY3704)
Institution
University Of South Africa (Unisa)
Book
Introduction to Criminology
CMY3704 Assignment 1 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 2025 - DUE
August 2025....
Thabo Mokoena, a 34-year-old man from Soweto, was convicted in the
Johannesburg Regional Court in February 2024 on three counts of armed
robbery, one count of possession of an unlicensed firearm, and one count of
assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm. The incidents occurred over a
six-month period in 2023, during which Mokoena and two accomplices
targeted small spaza shops in the area. Surveillance footage showed
Mokoena brandishing a firearm and physically assaulting one shop owner
who tried to resist. Mokoena has a criminal record: he was previously
convicted in 2017 for housebreaking and theft, for which he received a three-
year suspended sentence. That sentence was later activated when he was
found guilty of possession of stolen property in 2019, resulting in 18 months
of imprisonment. He was released in 2020. During the trial, the court heard
that Mokoena grew up in a high-crime area, dropped out of school in Grade
9, and has been unemployed since his release from prison. A probation
officer’s report indicated that Mokoena has expressed remorse and is willing
to participate in rehabilitation programmes. He currently lives with his
elderly mother and two young children, whom he supports intermittently.
The prosecution argued for a minimum sentence of 15 years’ imprisonment
in line with the Criminal Law (Sentencing) Amendment Act, as the crimes
involved the use of a firearm. The defence pleaded for leniency, suggesting
periodic imprisonment or correctional supervision, citing Mokoena’s
willingness to reform and the potential negative impact of long-term
imprisonment on his family. CMY3704/2025 4 The presiding judge sentenced
Mokoena to a total of 18 years’ imprisonment, with sentences running
consecutively. No form of suspension or periodic imprisonment was granted.
The judge cited the seriousness of the offences, the use of a firearm, and
Mokoena’s prior record as justifying the harsh sentence. Recent Context:
Overcrowding and Public Debate This case comes amid growing public
concern over prison overcrowding in South Africa. According to the
, Department of Correctional Services (2023), South African prisons operate at
132% of their capacity. In 2020, during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic,
over 19,000 inmates were released on special parole to reduce the spread of
the virus in overcrowded facilities (News24, 2020). This sparked national
debate on the effectiveness and necessity of mass imprisonment. More
recently, the case of Nkepile Mabuse, a first-time offender sentenced to five
years for fraud involving R450,000 from her employer, also drew public
attention. The sentence was criticised as excessive, with many arguing that
correctional supervision or community service would have been more
appropriate, especially given her lack of prior record and efforts to repay the
money. Meanwhile, in contrast, serial rapist Sibusiso Duma was sentenced to
life imprisonment in 2023 after being convicted of multiple sexual assaults,
including on requirements will result in a deduction of marks and may lead to
failure of the assessment. Therefore, it is very important to familiarise
yourself with these requirements. Please consult Tutorial Letter
KRMALLR/301/4/2025 for more information on how to properly structure a
written assessment. 4.1 Sources (a) Use the study guide for CMY3704 as a
starting point for your assignment and integrate at least two (2) additional
sources of information. In other words, you must use at least 3 sources (the
study guide and two additional sources) to complete the assignment.
Additional sources may include journal articles, news articles, or academic
books. Note that the following source are excluded and must not be used:
CMY3704/2025 5 o Other module study guides o Language dictionaries (Only
subject or scientific dictionaries are accepted. o Wikipedia o ChatGPT or any
other artificial intelligence tool language model tool. (b) Use recent sources -
preferably not older than ten (10 years). (c) Do not copy examples from the
study guide. Provide examples from other sources. 4.2 Technical care and
format The assignment must be typed in electronic format and submitted as
a pdf document. Apply the following technical care and format to your
document: a) First page: The cover page must contain your name, surname,
student number, module name and code, semester and assessment number
(i.e. Assessment 1). b) Second page: The Table of Contents must contain all
the headings, subheadings, and page numbers of the headings and
subheadings. Please see the study guide for an example of a table of
contents. c) Subsequent pages: • Introduction: An introduction normally
consists out of 2 paragraphs. In par 1, the issue under discussion is put into
context so that the reader is able to understand the importance of discussing
the matter. In par 2 an outline is provided of all the aspects that will be
included in your discussion. • Definition of key concepts: The key words
usually (not always) appear in the wording of the question. Do not define too
many concepts. When defining a concept, please make use of 2- 3 different
scientific definitions for the same concept from different sources. Use the
information from these definitions to create your own definition, called n
operational definition. • Summary and Conclusion: You must provide a brief
outline of the aspects you have discussed and also provide your own opinion
on the matter. d) Headings and subheadings: All headings and subheadings
CMY3704 Assignment 1
(COMPLETE ANSWERS)
Semester 2 2025 - DUE
August 2025
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.]
,Exam (elaborations)
CMY3704 Assignment 1 (COMPLETE
ANSWERS) Semester 2 2025 - DUE August
2025
Course
Formal Reaction to Crime (CMY3704)
Institution
University Of South Africa (Unisa)
Book
Introduction to Criminology
CMY3704 Assignment 1 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 2025 - DUE
August 2025....
Thabo Mokoena, a 34-year-old man from Soweto, was convicted in the
Johannesburg Regional Court in February 2024 on three counts of armed
robbery, one count of possession of an unlicensed firearm, and one count of
assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm. The incidents occurred over a
six-month period in 2023, during which Mokoena and two accomplices
targeted small spaza shops in the area. Surveillance footage showed
Mokoena brandishing a firearm and physically assaulting one shop owner
who tried to resist. Mokoena has a criminal record: he was previously
convicted in 2017 for housebreaking and theft, for which he received a three-
year suspended sentence. That sentence was later activated when he was
found guilty of possession of stolen property in 2019, resulting in 18 months
of imprisonment. He was released in 2020. During the trial, the court heard
that Mokoena grew up in a high-crime area, dropped out of school in Grade
9, and has been unemployed since his release from prison. A probation
officer’s report indicated that Mokoena has expressed remorse and is willing
to participate in rehabilitation programmes. He currently lives with his
elderly mother and two young children, whom he supports intermittently.
The prosecution argued for a minimum sentence of 15 years’ imprisonment
in line with the Criminal Law (Sentencing) Amendment Act, as the crimes
involved the use of a firearm. The defence pleaded for leniency, suggesting
periodic imprisonment or correctional supervision, citing Mokoena’s
willingness to reform and the potential negative impact of long-term
imprisonment on his family. CMY3704/2025 4 The presiding judge sentenced
Mokoena to a total of 18 years’ imprisonment, with sentences running
consecutively. No form of suspension or periodic imprisonment was granted.
The judge cited the seriousness of the offences, the use of a firearm, and
Mokoena’s prior record as justifying the harsh sentence. Recent Context:
Overcrowding and Public Debate This case comes amid growing public
concern over prison overcrowding in South Africa. According to the
, Department of Correctional Services (2023), South African prisons operate at
132% of their capacity. In 2020, during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic,
over 19,000 inmates were released on special parole to reduce the spread of
the virus in overcrowded facilities (News24, 2020). This sparked national
debate on the effectiveness and necessity of mass imprisonment. More
recently, the case of Nkepile Mabuse, a first-time offender sentenced to five
years for fraud involving R450,000 from her employer, also drew public
attention. The sentence was criticised as excessive, with many arguing that
correctional supervision or community service would have been more
appropriate, especially given her lack of prior record and efforts to repay the
money. Meanwhile, in contrast, serial rapist Sibusiso Duma was sentenced to
life imprisonment in 2023 after being convicted of multiple sexual assaults,
including on requirements will result in a deduction of marks and may lead to
failure of the assessment. Therefore, it is very important to familiarise
yourself with these requirements. Please consult Tutorial Letter
KRMALLR/301/4/2025 for more information on how to properly structure a
written assessment. 4.1 Sources (a) Use the study guide for CMY3704 as a
starting point for your assignment and integrate at least two (2) additional
sources of information. In other words, you must use at least 3 sources (the
study guide and two additional sources) to complete the assignment.
Additional sources may include journal articles, news articles, or academic
books. Note that the following source are excluded and must not be used:
CMY3704/2025 5 o Other module study guides o Language dictionaries (Only
subject or scientific dictionaries are accepted. o Wikipedia o ChatGPT or any
other artificial intelligence tool language model tool. (b) Use recent sources -
preferably not older than ten (10 years). (c) Do not copy examples from the
study guide. Provide examples from other sources. 4.2 Technical care and
format The assignment must be typed in electronic format and submitted as
a pdf document. Apply the following technical care and format to your
document: a) First page: The cover page must contain your name, surname,
student number, module name and code, semester and assessment number
(i.e. Assessment 1). b) Second page: The Table of Contents must contain all
the headings, subheadings, and page numbers of the headings and
subheadings. Please see the study guide for an example of a table of
contents. c) Subsequent pages: • Introduction: An introduction normally
consists out of 2 paragraphs. In par 1, the issue under discussion is put into
context so that the reader is able to understand the importance of discussing
the matter. In par 2 an outline is provided of all the aspects that will be
included in your discussion. • Definition of key concepts: The key words
usually (not always) appear in the wording of the question. Do not define too
many concepts. When defining a concept, please make use of 2- 3 different
scientific definitions for the same concept from different sources. Use the
information from these definitions to create your own definition, called n
operational definition. • Summary and Conclusion: You must provide a brief
outline of the aspects you have discussed and also provide your own opinion
on the matter. d) Headings and subheadings: All headings and subheadings
