SCL1501 Assignment 1 (ANSWERS) Semester 1 2026 - DISTINCTION GUARANTEED

Comprehensively structured SCL1501 Assignment 1 (ANSWERS) Semester 1 2026 - DISTINCTION GUARANTEED. Prepared to a distinction standard with detailed and well-developed responses... SCL1501/102/01/2024 Question 1 1.1 Define the parameters of the concept of “social contract” (2) 1.2 Distinguish between the following terms: prosecutors and state advocates, state attorneys and attorneys. (4) 1.3 Define the term “law” and explain how it differs from rules in general. (4) Question 2 Refer to Learning Unit 4 and the Legal Practice Act 28 of 2014; then answer the following questions: 1. (a) In general, what is the short title of the Act? (1) (b) Identify the short title of the Legal Practice Act (1) 2. (a) In general, what is the long title of the Act? (1) (b) State, in full, what the legislature has set out as the long title of the Legal Practice Act. (5) 3. On which date did the President approve the Legal Practice Act? (1) 4. On which date did the Legal Practice Act become effective and why is it important for a legal practitioner or researcher to establish the commencement date of the piece of legislation? (5) Question 3 Read the following scenario and then answer the questions set out below. Mr X (the applicant) lodges an appeal against the decision of the court in which the majority judgment ruled in favour of Y (the respondent). His appeal relies predominantly on the reasoning and conclusion of the minority judgment, which highlighted flaws in the majority’s reasoning. Refer to Learning Unit 4 and then answer the following questions: 1. What is the difference between minority and majority judgments? (6) 2. Can someone rely on the minority judgment as the binding authority? Briefly explain. (5) SCL1501/102/01/2024 Question 4 Mr Kettle and Mr Pot, both employees at the Tshwane Metro Municipality, are involved in a dispute regarding the nature of court judgments. Mr. Kettle asserts that a court judgment is simply a judgment, and there are no different types. In contrast, Mr. Pot contends that there are various types of court judgments, each serving a distinct legal purpose. They now seek legal advice to resolve their disagreement. As a legal practitioner, provide a well-reasoned explanation to clarify the issue and advise both Mr. Kettle and Mr. Pot accordingly. (5) Question 5 Mr. Theron Leburu approaches Ms. Esther Molefe, an attorney at Molefe Attorneys—a law firm located in the small town of Botshabelo in the Free State—to assist him with his legal claim for damages arising from a dispute with Mr. Mosha Matshaba. The agreed remuneration is as follows: Every letter written R120 Every letter received R 80 Drafting of summons R 1250,00 Drafting of an affidavit R 90,50 per page or any part thereof Telephonic consultations R150,50 per 10 minutes or any part thereof Consultation R1500,00 per 30 minutes or any part thereof Stamps R3,50 VAT excl VAT @ 15% During the past month the attorney rendered the following services: Received 10 letters Wrote and posted 8 letters Drafted four affidavits: 1 consisting of 2½ pages, 1 consisting of 4½ pages and 2 consisting of 5½ pages each Consulted thrice telephonically: first for 23 minutes, second for 22½ and later for 35 minutes Consultation twice: first for 30 minutes and later for 3½ hours Instructed an advocate to draft a pleading. The Advocate charged R3220, 00 VAT excl. He referred the client to Postmansburg SCL1501/102/01/2024 Private Hospital; to consult a specialist at a cost of R3347,50 VAT excl. Considering the above facts, draft Molefe Attorneys’ comprehensive statement of account to Mr Theron Leburu. SCL1501/102/01/2026 QUESTION 1 a) Refer to Learning Unit 1 and explain the notion of “social contract.” (4) b) How is this text relevant to the notion of a subjective being? ilw1501 2. Make a connection between the message of this text and the concept of “learning”. Refer to the section on “banking education” under item pvl1501 2.2.3 in this learning unit and explain which study methods will most likely be embraced by this kind of education. cpd1501 What is “banking education”? Further indicate why, in terms thereof, “the student is reduced to the level of an unthinking object with no views, values or capacity to engage with the facts”. (4) hfl1501 QUESTION 2 Reflect on what you have studied with regard to the various litigation stages before reading the following extract from a song by the music artist, Peta Teanet. Later do the tasks given after the extract: bwe1501 “DIVORCE CASE”, Peta Teanet (1993 EMI Records www.Y irm1501 watch?v=ex4xAbyYTQIA date accessed 15 May 2017) Hey you, magistrate, do you remember When I came to you with my favourite girl; I told you that I love her so much, I signed, oh yes I signed That I will live with her for the rest of my life I am sorry, Oh, yes, I’m sorry for signing that, She beat me, she used to kick me, she used to shout me… She’s now the boss of the house, I think divorce case is better, is better than killing her, SCL1501/1 87 LEARNING UNIT 4: Communication and litigation skills It’s better, better-better-better than killing her Heeh, divorce case is better! 1. Explain how the above text indicates that Peta Teanet is a layman. 2. Pretend you are a legal practitioner representing Peta Teanet against his wife, Mma-Modhatšo. Draft your opening address. 3. In the light of the above text, what is the remedy that Peta Teanet seeks? Draft your prayers. What does the work of a notary public and conveyancer involve? 2. What are the key issues or points that a notary public and a conveyancer should always be on the lookout for when they do their work? 3. Distinguish between the work of a notary public and that of a conveyancer. 4. Distinguish between the following terms: accuracy and truthfulness, authenticate and verify. On 06 January 2024, a budding music duo based in Wadeville Pretoria West, DJ Letsatsi & Lonza, borrowed the amount of R12 000, 00 from Mr Black Koto, a local businessman. The duo promised to pay the amount by end of November 2024 after promoting their hit song, “Mpeteni dololo” for the December festive period. It is now January 2025 and DJ Letsatasi & Lonza have failed to pay over this amount to Black Koto after numerous reminders. Black Koto wants his money from the duo but does not want to involve lawyers and wants to recover his money expediently without any delays. Read Learning Unit 5 and answer the following questions: a) Do these facts give rise to a civil or criminal case? Give reasons for your answer. (4) b) Advise Black Koto on the appropriate and competent court that can adjudicate his case and give reasons for your answer (4)SCL1501/102/01/2026 QUESTION 3 Applying a legal principle to a problem will be expected of you throughout your career as a legal practitioner. a) In light of the above statement, briefly discuss the process involved when applying the law to a legal problem. Refer to Learning Unit 4.6 (6) b) Read the section on “finding an Act of Parliament” (Learning Unit 3) and then find any Act of Parliament. With reference to that Act, answer the following: (i) What is the underlying philosophy of that Act? (2) (ii) State, in full, the purpose of the Act? (2) (iii) On which date is/was the Act effective? Explain. (2) QUESTION 4 Ms. Moko is suing her former employer, MBC Pty Ltd, for wrongful termination of employment. She claims that she was dismissed without notice or valid reason after raising concerns about workplace safety violations. During the trial, Ms. Moko's legal team called her to the stand to testify about her employment history, the events leading to her dismissal, and the safety violations she reported. Afterward, MBC Pty Ltd's lawyer questions Ms. Moko, attempting to challenge her testimony. Following her responses to MBC Pty Ltd's lawyer, Ms. Moko’s legal team poses brief questions to her again. After all the evidence and testimonies have been presented, both legal teams argue the case before the court. Ultimately, the presiding officer reserves judgment. You are part of Ms. Moko’s legal team, and she approaches you to explain why she was subjected to so many questions by both legal teams and why they argued the case in court. In light of the above scenario, advise Ms. Moko and explain the process/steps followed during her trial. (8) SCL1501/102/01/2026 QUESTION 5 a) Mr Siyamthanda Ngalo purchased a Range Rover last week for R980 500 (VAT incl). While driving along the N8 Road from Kimberley to Campbell, he collides with Ms Lerato Mopedi who is the owner-driver of a Porshe Cayenne. Ngalo is 21% negligent, whereas Mopedi is 30% negligent. The damage to the Range Rover is estimated at R125 000.00. It is uneconomical to repair the Porsche, but its salvage value is R120 000.00. The pre-accident value of the Porsche was R985 000.00. With reference to the damages to Mr Ngalo and Ms Mopedi’s motor vehicles, calculate who must pay whom, and what would be the amount in damages. (4) b) Rachel Witbooi approaches Mr White Attorneys, an attorney at Dirkie White Attorneys, a law firm in the small town of Danielskuil in the Northern Cape, to assist her with her legal claim for damages resulting from her dispute with Ms Cherise Sal. The agreed remuneration is as follows: Every letter written R120 Every letter received R 80 Drafting of summons R 1250,00 Drafting of an affidavit R 90,50 per page or any part thereof Telephonic consultations R150,50 per 10 minutes or any part thereof Consultation R1500,00 per 30 minutes or any part thereof Stamps R3,50 VAT excl VAT @ 15% During the past month the attorney rendered the following services: Received 10 letters Wrote and posted 8 letters Drafted four affidavits: 1 consisting of 2½ pages, 1 consisting of 4½ pages and 2 consisting of 5½ pages each Consulted thrice telephonically: first for 23 minutes, second for 22½ and later for 35 minutes Consultation twice: first for 30 minutes and later for 3½ hours Instructed an advocate to draft a pleading. The Advocate charged R3220, 00 VAT excl He referred the client to Postmansburg Private Hospital, to consult a specialist at a cost of R3347,50 VAT excl. SCL1501/102/01/2026 In light of the above facts, draft Dirkie White Attorneys’ comprehensive statement of account to Rachel Witbooi. SCL1501/102/01/2024 Question 1 1.1 Define the parameters of the concept of “social contract” (2) 1.2 Distinguish between the following terms: prosecutors and state advocates, state attorneys and attorneys. (4) 1.3 Define the term “law” and explain how it differs from rules in general. (4) Question 2 Refer to Learning Unit 4 and the Legal Practice Act 28 of 2014; then answer the following questions: 1. (a) In general, what is the short title of the Act? (1) (b) Identify the short title of the Legal Practice Act (1) 2. (a) In general, what is the long title of the Act? (1) (b) State, in full, what the legislature has set out as the long title of the Legal Practice Act. (5) 3. On which date did the President approve the Legal Practice Act? (1) 4. On which date did the Legal Practice Act become effective and why is it important for a legal practitioner or researcher to establish the commencement date of the piece of legislation? (5) Question 3 Read the following scenario and then answer the questions set out below. Mr X (the applicant) lodges an appeal against the decision of the court in which the majority judgment ruled in favour of Y (the respondent). His appeal relies predominantly on the reasoning and conclusion of the minority judgment, which highlighted flaws in the majority’s reasoning. Refer to Learning Unit 4 and then answer the following questions: 1. What is the difference between minority and majority judgments? (6) 2. Can someone rely on the minority judgment as the binding authority? Briefly explain. (5) SCL1501/102/01/2024 Question 4 Mr Kettle and Mr Pot, both employees at the Tshwane Metro Municipality, are involved in a dispute regarding the nature of court judgments. Mr. Kettle asserts that a court judgment is simply a judgment, and there are no different types. In contrast, Mr. Pot contends that there are various types of court judgments, each serving a distinct legal purpose. They now seek legal advice to resolve their disagreement. As a legal practitioner, provide a well-reasoned explanation to clarify the issue and advise both Mr. Kettle and Mr. Pot accordingly. (5) Question 5 Mr. Theron Leburu approaches Ms. Esther Molefe, an attorney at Molefe Attorneys—a law firm located in the small town of Botshabelo in the Free State—to assist him with his legal claim for damages arising from a dispute with Mr. Mosha Matshaba. The agreed remuneration is as follows: Every letter written R120 Every letter received R 80 Drafting of summons R 1250,00 Drafting of an affidavit R 90,50 per page or any part thereof Telephonic consultations R150,50 per 10 minutes or any part thereof Consultation R1500,00 per 30 minutes or any part thereof Stamps R3,50 VAT excl VAT @ 15% During the past month the attorney rendered the following services: Received 10 letters Wrote and posted 8 letters Drafted four affidavits: 1 consisting of 2½ pages, 1 consisting of 4½ pages and 2 consisting of 5½ pages each Consulted thrice telephonically: first for 23 minutes, second for 22½ and later for 35 minutes Consultation twice: first for 30 minutes and later for 3½ hours Instructed an advocate to draft a pleading. The Advocate charged R3220, 00 VAT excl. He referred the client to Postmansburg SCL1501/102/01/2024 Private Hospital; to consult a specialist at a cost of R3347,50 VAT excl. Considering the above facts, draft Molefe Attorneys’ comprehensive statement of account to Mr Theron Leburu. SCL1501/102/01/2026 QUESTION 1 a) Refer to Learning Unit 1 and explain the notion of “social contract.” (4) b) How is this text relevant to the notion of a subjective being? ilw1501 2. Make a connection between the message of this text and the concept of “learning”. Refer to the section on “banking education” under item pvl1501 2.2.3 in this learning unit and explain which study methods will most likely be embraced by this kind of education. cpd1501 What is “banking education”? Further indicate why, in terms thereof, “the student is reduced to the level of an unthinking object with no views, values or capacity to engage with the facts”. (4) hfl1501 QUESTION 2 Reflect on what you have studied with regard to the various litigation stages before reading the following extract from a song by the music artist, Peta Teanet. Later do the tasks given after the extract: bwe1501 “DIVORCE CASE”, Peta Teanet (1993 EMI Records www.Y irm1501 watch?v=ex4xAbyYTQIA date accessed 15 May 2017) Hey you, magistrate, do you remember When I came to you with my favourite girl; I told you that I love her so much, I signed, oh yes I signed That I will live with her for the rest of my life I am sorry, Oh, yes, I’m sorry for signing that, She beat me, she used to kick me, she used to shout me… She’s now the boss of the house, I think divorce case is better, is better than killing her, SCL1501/1 87 LEARNING UNIT 4: Communication and litigation skills It’s better, better-better-better than killing her Heeh, divorce case is better! 1. Explain how the above text indicates that Peta Teanet is a layman. 2. Pretend you are a legal practitioner representing Peta Teanet against his wife, Mma-Modhatšo. Draft your opening address. 3. In the light of the above text, what is the remedy that Peta Teanet seeks? Draft your prayers. What does the work of a notary public and conveyancer involve? 2. What are the key issues or points that a notary public and a conveyancer should always be on the lookout for when they do their work? 3. Distinguish between the work of a notary public and that of a conveyancer. 4. Distinguish between the following terms: accuracy and truthfulness, authenticate and verify. On 06 January 2024, a budding music duo based in Wadeville Pretoria West, DJ Letsatsi & Lonza, borrowed the amount of R12 000, 00 from Mr Black Koto, a local businessman. The duo promised to pay the amount by end of November 2024 after promoting their hit song, “Mpeteni dololo” for the December festive period. It is now January 2025 and DJ Letsatasi & Lonza have failed to pay over this amount to Black Koto after numerous reminders. Black Koto wants his money from the duo but does not want to involve lawyers and wants to recover his money expediently without any delays. Read Learning Unit 5 and answer the following questions: a) Do these facts give rise to a civil or criminal case? Give reasons for your answer. (4) b) Advise Black Koto on the appropriate and competent court that can adjudicate his case and give reasons for your answer (4)SCL1501/102/01/2026 QUESTION 3 Applying a legal principle to a problem will be expected of you throughout your career as a legal practitioner. a) In light of the above statement, briefly discuss the process involved when applying the law to a legal problem. Refer to Learning Unit 4.6 (6) b) Read the section on “finding an Act of Parliament” (Learning Unit 3) and then find any Act of Parliament. With reference to that Act, answer the following: (i) What is the underlying philosophy of that Act? (2) (ii) State, in full, the purpose of the Act? (2) (iii) On which date is/was the Act effective? Explain. (2) QUESTION 4 Ms. Moko is suing her former employer, MBC Pty Ltd, for wrongful termination of employment. She claims that she was dismissed without notice or valid reason after raising concerns about workplace safety violations. During the trial, Ms. Moko's legal team called her to the stand to testify about her employment history, the events leading to her dismissal, and the safety violations she reported. Afterward, MBC Pty Ltd's lawyer questions Ms. Moko, attempting to challenge her testimony. Following her responses to MBC Pty Ltd's lawyer, Ms. Moko’s legal team poses brief questions to her again. After all the evidence and testimonies have been presented, both legal teams argue the case before the court. Ultimately, the presiding officer reserves judgment. You are part of Ms. Moko’s legal team, and she approaches you to explain why she was subjected to so many questions by both legal teams and why they argued the case in court. In light of the above scenario, advise Ms. Moko and explain the process/steps followed during her trial. (8) SCL1501/102/01/2026 QUESTION 5 a) Mr Siyamthanda Ngalo purchased a Range Rover last week for R980 500 (VAT incl). While driving along the N8 Road from Kimberley to Campbell, he collides with Ms Lerato Mopedi who is the owner-driver of a Porshe Cayenne. Ngalo is 21% negligent, whereas Mopedi is 30% negligent. The damage to the Range Rover is estimated at R125 000.00. It is uneconomical to repair the Porsche, but its salvage value is R120 000.00. The pre-accident value of the Porsche was R985 000.00. With reference to the damages to Mr Ngalo and Ms Mopedi’s motor vehicles, calculate who must pay whom, and what would be the amount in damages. (4) b) Rachel Witbooi approaches Mr White Attorneys, an attorney at Dirkie White Attorneys, a law firm in the small town of Danielskuil in the Northern Cape, to assist her with her legal claim for damages resulting from her dispute with Ms Cherise Sal. The agreed remuneration is as follows: Every letter written R120 Every letter received R 80 Drafting of summons R 1250,00 Drafting of an affidavit R 90,50 per page or any part thereof Telephonic consultations R150,50 per 10 minutes or any part thereof Consultation R1500,00 per 30 minutes or any part thereof Stamps R3,50 VAT excl VAT @ 15% During the past month the attorney rendered the following services: Received 10 letters Wrote and posted 8 letters Drafted four affidavits: 1 consisting of 2½ pages, 1 consisting of 4½ pages and 2 consisting of 5½ pages each Consulted thrice telephonically: first for 23 minutes, second for 22½ and later for 35 minutes Consultation twice: first for 30 minutes and later for 3½ hours Instructed an advocate to draft a pleading. The Advocate charged R3220, 00 VAT excl He referred the client to Postmansburg Private Hospital, to consult a specialist at a cost of R3347,50 VAT excl. SCL1501/102/01/2026 In light of the above facts, draft Dirkie White Attorneys’ comprehensive statement of account to Rachel Witbooi.