,IOS2601 Assignment 1 (100% COMPLETE
ANSWERS) 2025 - DUE 4 April 2025
CAREFULLY READ THE NATIONAL YOUTH COMMISSION
ACT 19 OF 1996 (HEREAFTER REFERRED TO AS THE ACT).
THIS ACT IS AVAILABLE ON MYUNISA UNDER
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES. QUESTIONS 1 AND 2 ARE BASED
ON THE ACT.
Question 1 (a)The Act was adopted on 5 April 1996, assented to by the
president on 10 April 1996, but it only commenced on 19 June 1996.
EXPLAIN the difference between the dates of assent and
commencement with reference to the provisions of section 13 of the
Interpretation Act 33 of 1957. (10)
(b)How should the purpose of the Act be determined? Make a list of at
least three internal aids that can be consulted, and give an example of
each from the text of the Act (where possible). (6)
(c)IDENTIFY the long title of the act and explain why the long title is
important for statutory interpretation. (6)
Question 1(a)
The National Youth Commission Act 19 of 1996
was adopted on 5 April 1996, assented to on 10
April 1996, and only commenced on 19 June 1996.
The difference between these dates can be explained
with reference to Section 13 of the Interpretation
Act 33 of 1957.
, Understanding the Difference Between Assent
and Commencement
1. Date of Assent (10 April 1996)
o The assent is the date when the President
formally approves and signs the Act. This is
an essential constitutional step, signifying
the final acceptance of the legislation.
o However, the mere signing of the Act does
not mean that it is immediately enforceable.
The Act only becomes law upon
commencement.
2. Date of Commencement (19 June 1996)
o The commencement date refers to when the
Act legally comes into operation and has
binding force.
o According to Section 13(1) of the
Interpretation Act 33 of 1957, unless
specified otherwise, a law only takes effect
upon publication in the Government
Gazette or on a date set by the President.
ANSWERS) 2025 - DUE 4 April 2025
CAREFULLY READ THE NATIONAL YOUTH COMMISSION
ACT 19 OF 1996 (HEREAFTER REFERRED TO AS THE ACT).
THIS ACT IS AVAILABLE ON MYUNISA UNDER
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES. QUESTIONS 1 AND 2 ARE BASED
ON THE ACT.
Question 1 (a)The Act was adopted on 5 April 1996, assented to by the
president on 10 April 1996, but it only commenced on 19 June 1996.
EXPLAIN the difference between the dates of assent and
commencement with reference to the provisions of section 13 of the
Interpretation Act 33 of 1957. (10)
(b)How should the purpose of the Act be determined? Make a list of at
least three internal aids that can be consulted, and give an example of
each from the text of the Act (where possible). (6)
(c)IDENTIFY the long title of the act and explain why the long title is
important for statutory interpretation. (6)
Question 1(a)
The National Youth Commission Act 19 of 1996
was adopted on 5 April 1996, assented to on 10
April 1996, and only commenced on 19 June 1996.
The difference between these dates can be explained
with reference to Section 13 of the Interpretation
Act 33 of 1957.
, Understanding the Difference Between Assent
and Commencement
1. Date of Assent (10 April 1996)
o The assent is the date when the President
formally approves and signs the Act. This is
an essential constitutional step, signifying
the final acceptance of the legislation.
o However, the mere signing of the Act does
not mean that it is immediately enforceable.
The Act only becomes law upon
commencement.
2. Date of Commencement (19 June 1996)
o The commencement date refers to when the
Act legally comes into operation and has
binding force.
o According to Section 13(1) of the
Interpretation Act 33 of 1957, unless
specified otherwise, a law only takes effect
upon publication in the Government
Gazette or on a date set by the President.
