ASSIGNMENT 2 SEMESTER 2 2024
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: 2024
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X wants to buy an expensive Bugatti sports car which he cannot really afford. X
therefore goes to a garage and asks to test drive a Bugatti sports car and then return it
to the garage. While test driving the car around the block, X sees an attractive woman
driving a similar car in the lane next to him. Wanting to impress her, X accelerates and
passes her vehicle while waving at her. Because of this X looses control of the car, the
car leaves the road and ends up on its roof next to the road. X does not sustain any
injuries but is extremely embarrassed. He leaves the car there, gets into a taxi and goes
home.
a.
X commits attempted theft in the form of removal of property.
b.
X commits theft in the form of embezzlement and malicious injury to property.
c.
X commits theft.
d.
X does not commit theft because mere temporary use of an article is not theft.
M and N were previously married and have a daughter, P. P has always been a problem
child. At the age of 14 years she left her parental home to go and live elsewhere. P’s
parents do not know of P’s whereabouts and are, in fact, relieved to be rid of P as both
M and N are struggling financially. Unbeknown to her parents, P now lives on the streets
in Gauteng and is addicted to drugs. Q, rich young man, convinces P to accompany him
to Cape Town for a weekend and to engage in sexual intercourse with him (Q) for
payment. P eagerly accompanies Q for the weekend and has sexual intercourse with Q.
a.
. Q commits abduction because he infringes upon the parental authority of M and N.
b.
Q does not commit abduction because he does not infringe upon the parental authority
of M and N.