IRM MAY 2025– Introduction to Research Methodology for Law and Criminal Justice (IRM1501) – University of South Africa – Academic Year 2025 – Complete Portfolio with Case Law Analysis and Research Methodology

This document contains the complete IRM1501 portfolio for the submission period 16–27 May 2025. It includes detailed answers to four exam-style questions on South African constitutional law, legal philosophy (ubuntu and social justice), research methodologies, and professional negligence in legal practice. The content covers case law such as Social Justice Coalition v Minister of Police and Edward Nathan Sonnenberg Inc v Hawarden, and integrates OSCOLA-referenced legal sources including statutes, books, and academic journals. Ideal for portfolio submission. QUESTION 1 Discuss the relevant aspects of the case of Social Justice Coalition and Others v Minister of Police and Others (CCT 121/21) [2022] ZACC 27; 2022 (10) BCLR 1267 (CC) (19 July 2022), which is available under ‘Additional resources’. (15 marks) QUESTION 2 With reference to case law and academic literature, explain the concepts of ubuntu and social justice. Your answer should refer to the relevant sources, and your referencing style should be consistent with the OSCOLA style guidelines. (15 marks) QUESTION 3 Describe qualitative and quantitative research methodologies and show the differences by highlighting the nature of the data collected. (10 marks) QUESTION 4 Find the case of Edward Nathan Sonnenberg Inc v Judith Mary Hawarden (421/2023) [2024] ZASCA 90; 2024 (5) SA 9 (SCA) (10 June 2024), which is available under ‘Additional resources’. Write an essay about this case, covering the following aspects: 1. the facts of this case 2. the legal question 3. the decision of the court Your essay must include footnotes in the prescribed format and referencing style, as well as a bibliography. You must consult and use at least one book, one journal article, one Act of Parliament or legislation, and one court case in preparing for your essay.