CPD1501 Assignment 2 Semester 2 2026 - Due 2 September 2026

CPD1501 Assignment 2 Semester 2 2026 - Due 2 September 2026 QUESTION 1: 20 Marks 1.1 In terms of Section 41 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, spheres of government are required to observe and adhere to the principles of cooperative government. Mention five principles of co-operative government. (5) 1.2 Chapter 9 of the Constitution provides for a number of independent state institutions supporting constitutional democracy and one of them is the Public Protector. Briefly discuss the role of the Public Protector. (5) 1.3 The application of the principle of separation of powers in South Africa resulted in the adoption of a system of government with both parliamentary and presidential features. Describe what each feature entails. (10) QUESTION 2: 20 Marks 2.1 Discuss the instances justifying the issuing of a permanent residence permit to a foreigner. (10) 2.2 Rudolf has both South African citizenship and Canadian citizenship. He has just learned that he has been deprived of his South African citizenship. He comes to you for advice – he tells you that the reason for the deprivation of his citizenship is that he was convicted and sentenced to five years’ imprisonment