CSL2601 Assignment 1 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 2025 - DUE August 2025

CSL2601 Assignment 1 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 2025 - DUE August 2025... The principle of the separation of powers1 is fundamental to South Africa's constitutional democracy, ensuring accountability2 and preventing the abuse of power.3 Its practical implementation is continually tested by the dynamics of political power and institutional relationships.4 Considering recent political developments that have highlighted the fragility of institutional integrity,5 explain and discuss the notion of checks and balances (which forms part of the principle of separation of powers), and its application in terms of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996. In your answer, describe how each branch of government gives effect to checks and balances. In your analysis, identify and discuss contemporary challenges or tensions that threaten to undermine this principle, providing concrete examples from recent South African jurisprudence or political practice to illustrate your arguments. Refer in detail to at least five relevant cases.