SSL2601 Assignment 2 Semester 2 Due 11 September 2025

SSL2601
ASSIGNMENT 2 SEMESTER 2 2025

UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: 11 SEPTEMBER 2025

, Assignment 2 – Semester 2 (2025)

Module: SSL2601 – Social Security Law
Due Date: 11 September 2025

Question 1
Advising Sindy on Section 28 of the Constitution

Sindy, as a Family Advocate in the High Court, plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the
rights of children in divorce and custody matters. The Constitution of the Republic of
South Africa, 1996, accords special priority to the rights of children in section 28,
ensuring that their best interests are at the centre of all judicial and administrative
decisions.




1. Constitutional Foundation of Children’s Rights

Section 28 of the Constitution specifically provides for the rights of children, recognising
their vulnerability and the need for heightened protection. It guarantees that:

 Every child has the right to:
o A name and nationality from birth (s 28(1)(a));
o Family care or appropriate alternative care when removed from the family
environment (s 28(1)(b));
o Basic nutrition, shelter, basic health care services and social services (s
28(1)(c));
o Protection from maltreatment, neglect, abuse or degradation (s 28(1)(d));
o Protection from exploitative labour practices (s 28(1)(e)–(f));
o Protection from detention, except as a last resort, and in conditions that
respect their dignity (s 28(1)(g));