CSL2601
MAY JUNE 2024
EXAM PORTFOLIO 2024
QUESTION 1
South African constitutional law represents the cornerstone of democracy in South Africa,
embodying the fundamental principles and legal standards that govern the country. This
branch of law, rooted deeply in the nation’s supreme Constitution, dictates not only the
legal structure of the state and the distribution of governmental powers but also
underscores the indelible rights and duties of its citizens. At its core, constitutional law in
South Africa aims to balance the exercise of authority with the preservation of individual
freedoms, ensuring that the specter of apartheid's injustices never again darkens its
horizons.
MAY JUNE 2024
EXAM PORTFOLIO 2024
QUESTION 1
South African constitutional law represents the cornerstone of democracy in South Africa,
embodying the fundamental principles and legal standards that govern the country. This
branch of law, rooted deeply in the nation’s supreme Constitution, dictates not only the
legal structure of the state and the distribution of governmental powers but also
underscores the indelible rights and duties of its citizens. At its core, constitutional law in
South Africa aims to balance the exercise of authority with the preservation of individual
freedoms, ensuring that the specter of apartheid's injustices never again darkens its
horizons.
