ADL2601
ASSIGNMENT 1 SEMESTER 2 2025
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: 26 AUGUST 2025
, 1. Define administrative law in relation to public law (2 marks)
Approach:
Start by defining public law first — it governs the relationship between the state
and individuals.
Then show where administrative law fits in — it’s a branch of public law that
regulates the actions and decisions of public authorities.
Keep it short: 2–3 sentences max.
Example outline for your own wording:
Public law covers constitutional law, criminal law, and administrative law.
Administrative law specifically deals with the exercise of public power by
administrative bodies and ensures their decisions are lawful, reasonable, and
procedurally fair.
2. Sources of administrative law (10 marks)
Approach:
List each source and indicate if it’s authoritative (binding) or persuasive
(influential but not binding).
Use bullet points so each distinct point can earn a mark.
Common structure from study materials:
1. The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 – Authoritative
2. Legislation (Acts of Parliament & Provincial legislation) – Authoritative
3. Case law / Judicial precedent – Authoritative
ASSIGNMENT 1 SEMESTER 2 2025
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: 26 AUGUST 2025
, 1. Define administrative law in relation to public law (2 marks)
Approach:
Start by defining public law first — it governs the relationship between the state
and individuals.
Then show where administrative law fits in — it’s a branch of public law that
regulates the actions and decisions of public authorities.
Keep it short: 2–3 sentences max.
Example outline for your own wording:
Public law covers constitutional law, criminal law, and administrative law.
Administrative law specifically deals with the exercise of public power by
administrative bodies and ensures their decisions are lawful, reasonable, and
procedurally fair.
2. Sources of administrative law (10 marks)
Approach:
List each source and indicate if it’s authoritative (binding) or persuasive
(influential but not binding).
Use bullet points so each distinct point can earn a mark.
Common structure from study materials:
1. The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 – Authoritative
2. Legislation (Acts of Parliament & Provincial legislation) – Authoritative
3. Case law / Judicial precedent – Authoritative
