CSL2601
Assignment 2 Semester 2 2024
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
Unique number:
Due Date: 10 September 2024
QUESTION 1 (2 ANSWERS PROVIDED)
South African constitutional law encompasses the principles, practices, and interpretations
surrounding the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996. This supreme law
establishes the legal foundation of the country, defining the structure of government, the
distribution of powers, and the fundamental rights of individuals. The Constitution represents a
departure from the previous era of parliamentary sovereignty, embodying the ideals of
democracy, human dignity, equality, and freedom.
Foundational Principles and Structure
At the heart of South African constitutional law is the doctrine of constitutional supremacy.
According to Section 2 of the Constitution, any law or conduct inconsistent with the Constitution
is invalid, and the obligations imposed by it must be fulfilled. This establishes the Constitution
as the supreme law of the land, overriding any other legal or governmental authority.
Terms of use
By making use of this document you agree to:
• Use this document as a guide for learning, comparison and reference purpose,
• Not to duplicate, reproduce and/or misrepresent the contents of this document as your own work,
• Fully accept the consequences should you plagiarise or misuse this document.
Disclaimer
Extreme care has been used to create this document, however the contents are provided “as is” without
any representations or warranties, express or implied. The author assumes no liability as a result of
reliance and use of the contents of this document. This document is to be used for comparison, research
and reference purposes ONLY. No part of this document may be reproduced, resold or transmitted in any
form or by any means.
Assignment 2 Semester 2 2024
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
Unique number:
Due Date: 10 September 2024
QUESTION 1 (2 ANSWERS PROVIDED)
South African constitutional law encompasses the principles, practices, and interpretations
surrounding the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996. This supreme law
establishes the legal foundation of the country, defining the structure of government, the
distribution of powers, and the fundamental rights of individuals. The Constitution represents a
departure from the previous era of parliamentary sovereignty, embodying the ideals of
democracy, human dignity, equality, and freedom.
Foundational Principles and Structure
At the heart of South African constitutional law is the doctrine of constitutional supremacy.
According to Section 2 of the Constitution, any law or conduct inconsistent with the Constitution
is invalid, and the obligations imposed by it must be fulfilled. This establishes the Constitution
as the supreme law of the land, overriding any other legal or governmental authority.
Terms of use
By making use of this document you agree to:
• Use this document as a guide for learning, comparison and reference purpose,
• Not to duplicate, reproduce and/or misrepresent the contents of this document as your own work,
• Fully accept the consequences should you plagiarise or misuse this document.
Disclaimer
Extreme care has been used to create this document, however the contents are provided “as is” without
any representations or warranties, express or implied. The author assumes no liability as a result of
reliance and use of the contents of this document. This document is to be used for comparison, research
and reference purposes ONLY. No part of this document may be reproduced, resold or transmitted in any
form or by any means.
