CPD1501
Assignment 2 Semester 1 2026
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Due Date: April 2026
QUESTION 1
Briefly explain the three forms of acquiring citizenship in South Africa.
Citizenship by Birth
Citizenship by birth is one of the main ways in which a person becomes a South African
citizen. A person qualifies for citizenship by birth if he or she was already recognised as a
South African citizen by birth before 1 January 2013. A child also becomes a citizen by birth
if born in or outside South Africa and at least one parent is a South African citizen at the time
of birth. In some cases, a child born in South Africa to foreign parents may also qualify if the
child has no other nationality, or if the parents have permanent residence and the child has
lived in South Africa from birth until becoming an adult, provided the birth is properly
registered under the Births and Deaths Registration Act (CPD1501 Study Guide, 2026).
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Assignment 2 Semester 1 2026
Unique number:
Due Date: April 2026
QUESTION 1
Briefly explain the three forms of acquiring citizenship in South Africa.
Citizenship by Birth
Citizenship by birth is one of the main ways in which a person becomes a South African
citizen. A person qualifies for citizenship by birth if he or she was already recognised as a
South African citizen by birth before 1 January 2013. A child also becomes a citizen by birth
if born in or outside South Africa and at least one parent is a South African citizen at the time
of birth. In some cases, a child born in South Africa to foreign parents may also qualify if the
child has no other nationality, or if the parents have permanent residence and the child has
lived in South Africa from birth until becoming an adult, provided the birth is properly
registered under the Births and Deaths Registration Act (CPD1501 Study Guide, 2026).
Terms of use
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document as a guide for learning, comparison and reference purpose,
Terms of use
Not to duplicate, reproduce and/or misrepresent the contents of this document as your own work,
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document
Fully accept the consequences
solely as a guide forshould you plagiarise
learning, reference,or and
misuse this document.
comparison purposes,
Ensure originality of your own work, and fully accept the consequences should you plagiarise or misuse this document.
Comply with all relevant standards, guidelines, regulations, and legislation governing academic and written work.
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is" without any express or
implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or liability for any actions taken based on the
information contained within this document. This document is intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes.
Reproduction, resale, or transmission of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
