SJD1501 Assignment 3 Semester 2 2025 (Answer Guide) - Due 24 September 2025

SJD1501 Assignment 3 Semester 2 2025 (Answer Guide) - Due 24 September 2025 UNISA, 2025 Contents Question 1: The Difference Between a Criminal Offence and a Civil Dispute in South African Law 2 1.1 Nature of the Wrong 2 1.2 Parties to the Case 2 1.3 Purpose of Proceedings 2 1.4 Burden and Standard of Proof 3 1.5 Remedies and Outcomes 3 1.6 Procedural Safeguards 4 1.7 Illustrative Example 4 1.8 Conclusion 4 Question 2: Distinguishing the Jurisdiction and Roles of the Constitutional Court and the Supreme Court of Appeal in South Africa 5 2.1 Constitutional and Statutory Foundations 5 2.2 Nature and Scope of Jurisdiction 5 2.3 Composition and Procedure 6 2.4 Confirmation of Constitutional Invalidity 6 2.5 Precedential Authority 6 2.6 Illustrative Case Examples 7 2.7 Conclusion 7 References 7