OVM2602
ASSIGNMENT 1 SEMESTER 2 2025
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: SEPTEMBER 2025
, Question 1
1.1 Correctness of Bianca’s Affidavit (10 marks)
Bianca Botha’s affidavit is incomplete and lacks the essential details required in a formal
sworn statement. An affidavit in a criminal case must contain specific information to
ensure accuracy and admissibility in court (Joubert et al., 2020). The following
information should have been included:
Details of the crime: Bianca should specify that the premises were broken into
between 04:00 and 05:30, the lock was forced, and the door was ajar.
Sequence of discovery: She must state how she entered the premises using
her scarf to avoid contamination of evidence.
Items stolen: A complete list of stolen goods (20 brown loaves, 25 white loaves,
a pink birthday cake, a Samsung 10L microwave, a 9kg Cadac gas bottle, pies,
rusks, deli items, and branded bags).
Value of goods: An estimated value of the stolen property to substantiate the
charge.
Possible suspects: Identification of the two beggars, Carel Brits and Jabulani
Khoza, who were seen in possession of stolen items.
Circumstantial information: Mention of the load shedding between 04:00 and
08:00, coinciding with the alarm signal loss.
Witness information: The car guard and Fatima who received bread must be
included as potential witnesses.
Without these details, the affidavit is vague and legally insufficient.
ASSIGNMENT 1 SEMESTER 2 2025
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: SEPTEMBER 2025
, Question 1
1.1 Correctness of Bianca’s Affidavit (10 marks)
Bianca Botha’s affidavit is incomplete and lacks the essential details required in a formal
sworn statement. An affidavit in a criminal case must contain specific information to
ensure accuracy and admissibility in court (Joubert et al., 2020). The following
information should have been included:
Details of the crime: Bianca should specify that the premises were broken into
between 04:00 and 05:30, the lock was forced, and the door was ajar.
Sequence of discovery: She must state how she entered the premises using
her scarf to avoid contamination of evidence.
Items stolen: A complete list of stolen goods (20 brown loaves, 25 white loaves,
a pink birthday cake, a Samsung 10L microwave, a 9kg Cadac gas bottle, pies,
rusks, deli items, and branded bags).
Value of goods: An estimated value of the stolen property to substantiate the
charge.
Possible suspects: Identification of the two beggars, Carel Brits and Jabulani
Khoza, who were seen in possession of stolen items.
Circumstantial information: Mention of the load shedding between 04:00 and
08:00, coinciding with the alarm signal loss.
Witness information: The car guard and Fatima who received bread must be
included as potential witnesses.
Without these details, the affidavit is vague and legally insufficient.
