IRM1501
Assignment 1 Semester 1 2024
Detailed Solutions, Workings & Explanations
Unique number:
Due Date: 04 March 2024
QUESTION 1 (2 ANSWERS PROVIDED)
Transformative constitutionalism in South Africa is a concept that portrays the Constitution
as an agent of change, aimed at addressing the inequalities and injustices of the past—
specifically from the apartheid era—and establishing a society based on democratic
values, social justice, and fundamental human rights.1 It also requires that the
Constitution should be a living document that not only reflects the current social and
political realities but is also instrumental in shaping a more equitable future.1 The South
African Constitution, therefore, has both a historical and a forward-looking dimension
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Assignment 1 Semester 1 2024
Detailed Solutions, Workings & Explanations
Unique number:
Due Date: 04 March 2024
QUESTION 1 (2 ANSWERS PROVIDED)
Transformative constitutionalism in South Africa is a concept that portrays the Constitution
as an agent of change, aimed at addressing the inequalities and injustices of the past—
specifically from the apartheid era—and establishing a society based on democratic
values, social justice, and fundamental human rights.1 It also requires that the
Constitution should be a living document that not only reflects the current social and
political realities but is also instrumental in shaping a more equitable future.1 The South
African Constitution, therefore, has both a historical and a forward-looking dimension
Terms of use
By making use of this document you agree to:
• Use this document as a guide for learning, comparison and reference purpose,
• Not to duplicate, reproduce and/or misrepresent the contents of this document as your own work,
• Fully accept the consequences should you plagiarise or misuse this document.
Disclaimer
Extreme care has been used to create this document, however the contents are provided “as is” without
any representations or warranties, express or implied. The author assumes no liability as a result of
reliance and use of the contents of this document. This document is to be used for comparison, research
and reference purposes ONLY. No part of this document may be reproduced, resold or transmitted in any
form or by any means.
