SSL2601
ASSIGNMENT 1 (SEMESTER 2)
DUE DATE: 16 August 2024
Written Assignment Submission Guidelines:
Please ensure that your assignment is submitted electronically through the myUnisa platform no
later than …August 2024. Kindly note that fax or email submissions will not be accepted.
NB: Assignment submitted to the lecturer(s) through email will not be considered.
QUESTION 1
Unisa Social Security Movement (USSM) is a group of students that share notes and ideas on South
Africa’s social security law. This movement argues that due to its sensitive nature, the right to have
access to social security is absolute and not subject to any limitations. The movement further
submits that because of its importance, this right must be realised immediately. With reference to
the relevant provisions of the Constitution, briefly discuss the correctness of these two submissions.
(Answer must not exceed one (1) typed page).
ANSWER:
The arguments presented by the Unisa Social Security Movement (USSM) regarding the absolute
nature and immediate realization of the right to access social security require careful consideration
within the framework of the South African Constitution.
Absolute Nature of the Right to Social Security
Section 27(1)(c) of the Constitution of South Africa states that everyone has the right to have access
to social security, including, if they are unable to support themselves and their dependents,
ASSIGNMENT 1 (SEMESTER 2)
DUE DATE: 16 August 2024
Written Assignment Submission Guidelines:
Please ensure that your assignment is submitted electronically through the myUnisa platform no
later than …August 2024. Kindly note that fax or email submissions will not be accepted.
NB: Assignment submitted to the lecturer(s) through email will not be considered.
QUESTION 1
Unisa Social Security Movement (USSM) is a group of students that share notes and ideas on South
Africa’s social security law. This movement argues that due to its sensitive nature, the right to have
access to social security is absolute and not subject to any limitations. The movement further
submits that because of its importance, this right must be realised immediately. With reference to
the relevant provisions of the Constitution, briefly discuss the correctness of these two submissions.
(Answer must not exceed one (1) typed page).
ANSWER:
The arguments presented by the Unisa Social Security Movement (USSM) regarding the absolute
nature and immediate realization of the right to access social security require careful consideration
within the framework of the South African Constitution.
Absolute Nature of the Right to Social Security
Section 27(1)(c) of the Constitution of South Africa states that everyone has the right to have access
to social security, including, if they are unable to support themselves and their dependents,
