IOS 2601 assignment 1 semester 1 2025 (4April 2025)

ASSIGNMENT 1
SEMESTER 1
DUE :04 APRIL 2025

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IOS -2601

, QUESTION 1

Explanation of the Difference Between Assent and Commencement

In South African law, the difference between the date of assent and the date of
commencement of an Act is crucial in determining when the law officially takes
effect.



Date of Assent (10 April 1996):



This is the date when the President formally signs the Act into law, indicating that
it has passed all the required legislative procedures (e.g., approval by Parliament).

However, the mere signing of the Act does not mean it is immediately
enforceable.

Date of Commencement (19 June 1996):



This is the date when the Act actually comes into force and has legal effect.

Until this date, the provisions of the Act remain dormant and are not legally
binding.

Reference to Section 13 of the Interpretation Act 33 of 1957

Section 13 of the Interpretation Act 33 of 1957 provides that: