, CPD1501
ASSIGNMENT 2 SEMESTER 2
2026
DUE 2 SEPTEMBER 2026
QUESTION 1
1.1 Principles of Co-operative Government
According to the study guide, 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 following principles
of cooperative government:
All spheres of government and all areas of state within each sphere must preserve the national
unity of the Republic (CPD1501, 2016:94).
Secure the well-being of the people (CPD1501, 2016:94).
Provide effective, transparent, accountable and coherent government for the Republic
(CPD1501, 2016:94).
Be loyal to the constitution and the Republic (CPD1501, 2016:94).
Respect the powers of government in other spheres and not assume any power or function,
except those conferred on them (CPD1501, 2016:94).
(Additional principles include: exercise their powers in a manner that does not encroach on the
geographical or functional integrity of government in another sphere; and importantly cooperate
with one another in good faith by supporting one another, informing and consulting with one
another, coordinating their actions and legislation with one another, etc.) (CPD1501, 2016:94).
1.2 Role of the Public Protector
The Public Protector is one of the Chapter 9 institutions established to strengthen constitutional
democracy in the Republic (CPD1501, 2016:104).
The role of the Public Protector includes:
Investigating any conduct of the government that is alleged to be improper (CPD1501,
2016:104).
Reporting on improper conduct (CPD1501, 2016:104).
Taking remedial action on improper conduct (CPD1501, 2016:104).
Reporting to the National Assembly annually (CPD1501, 2016:104).
The Public Protector investigates, reports on and acts against "any conduct in state affairs, or in
the public administration in any sphere of government, that is alleged or suspected to be
improper or to result in any impropriety or prejudice" (CPD1501, 2016:112).
ASSIGNMENT 2 SEMESTER 2
2026
DUE 2 SEPTEMBER 2026
QUESTION 1
1.1 Principles of Co-operative Government
According to the study guide, 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 following principles
of cooperative government:
All spheres of government and all areas of state within each sphere must preserve the national
unity of the Republic (CPD1501, 2016:94).
Secure the well-being of the people (CPD1501, 2016:94).
Provide effective, transparent, accountable and coherent government for the Republic
(CPD1501, 2016:94).
Be loyal to the constitution and the Republic (CPD1501, 2016:94).
Respect the powers of government in other spheres and not assume any power or function,
except those conferred on them (CPD1501, 2016:94).
(Additional principles include: exercise their powers in a manner that does not encroach on the
geographical or functional integrity of government in another sphere; and importantly cooperate
with one another in good faith by supporting one another, informing and consulting with one
another, coordinating their actions and legislation with one another, etc.) (CPD1501, 2016:94).
1.2 Role of the Public Protector
The Public Protector is one of the Chapter 9 institutions established to strengthen constitutional
democracy in the Republic (CPD1501, 2016:104).
The role of the Public Protector includes:
Investigating any conduct of the government that is alleged to be improper (CPD1501,
2016:104).
Reporting on improper conduct (CPD1501, 2016:104).
Taking remedial action on improper conduct (CPD1501, 2016:104).
Reporting to the National Assembly annually (CPD1501, 2016:104).
The Public Protector investigates, reports on and acts against "any conduct in state affairs, or in
the public administration in any sphere of government, that is alleged or suspected to be
improper or to result in any impropriety or prejudice" (CPD1501, 2016:112).
