IOS2601 Assignment 1
Semester 2 2024
(777697) - DUE 31
July 2024
[Company address]
, IOS2601 Assignment 1 Semester 2 2024 (777697) - DUE 31 July 2024
1.With specific reference to section 13(1) of the Interpretation Act 33 of 1957,what do
you understand by the terms “adoption”, and “commencement” oflegislation? (5)
2.List and briefly discuss the requirements which were laid down in NationalCoalition for
Gay and Lesbian Equality v Minister of Home Affairs 2000 (2) SA1 (CC), before
reading-in or severance could take place. Ms (10)
3.Explain the terms “reading-down”, “reading-in” and “severance”. (10)
4.With reference to the case of Commercial Union Assurance Co v Clark 1972(3)SA
508 (A) and Weenen Transitional Council v Van Dyk 2002 (4) SA 653(SCA) explain and
distinguish between the directory and peremptoryprovisions. (15)
5.What effect has section 39(2) of the Constitution had on statutory interpretationin
South Africa.
1. Adoption and Commencement of Legislation
Section 13(1) of the Interpretation Act 33 of 1957 deals with the time when an Act of
Parliament shall be deemed to have come into operation. According to this section,
unless the contrary intention appears, an Act shall be deemed to come into operation
immediately after the expiration of the day preceding the date of its publication as law.
• Adoption: This refers to the formal acceptance or approval of legislation by a
legislative body. In the legislative process, adoption typically occurs when the
Semester 2 2024
(777697) - DUE 31
July 2024
[Company address]
, IOS2601 Assignment 1 Semester 2 2024 (777697) - DUE 31 July 2024
1.With specific reference to section 13(1) of the Interpretation Act 33 of 1957,what do
you understand by the terms “adoption”, and “commencement” oflegislation? (5)
2.List and briefly discuss the requirements which were laid down in NationalCoalition for
Gay and Lesbian Equality v Minister of Home Affairs 2000 (2) SA1 (CC), before
reading-in or severance could take place. Ms (10)
3.Explain the terms “reading-down”, “reading-in” and “severance”. (10)
4.With reference to the case of Commercial Union Assurance Co v Clark 1972(3)SA
508 (A) and Weenen Transitional Council v Van Dyk 2002 (4) SA 653(SCA) explain and
distinguish between the directory and peremptoryprovisions. (15)
5.What effect has section 39(2) of the Constitution had on statutory interpretationin
South Africa.
1. Adoption and Commencement of Legislation
Section 13(1) of the Interpretation Act 33 of 1957 deals with the time when an Act of
Parliament shall be deemed to have come into operation. According to this section,
unless the contrary intention appears, an Act shall be deemed to come into operation
immediately after the expiration of the day preceding the date of its publication as law.
• Adoption: This refers to the formal acceptance or approval of legislation by a
legislative body. In the legislative process, adoption typically occurs when the
