, SSL2601 Assignment 2 MEMO (COMPLETE ANSWERS)
Semester 1 2025 DUE 15 April 2025;100% CORRECT AND
TRUSTED SOLUTIONS
Thabatswheu is a town in the Eastern Free State. The town’s community
faces high levels of unemployment which result in its residents heavily
relying on social security benefits. The community of Thabatshweu
recently experienced severe thunderstorms which damaged their homes
and belongings. These residents are without shelter and food, amongst
others. Against this background, fully discuss whether the community of
Thabatshweu can receive any temporary intervention from the state
during this emergency.
Temporary State Intervention in Emergencies: The Case of
Thabatshweu in the Eastern Free State
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. The Socio-Economic Context of Thabatshweu
3. The Constitutional Framework: Socioeconomic Rights and
Emergency Assistance
4. Legislative and Policy Instruments Supporting Emergency
Relief
4.1 The Disaster Management Act 57 of 2002
4.2 The Social Assistance Act 13 of 2004
4.3 The Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Programme
4.4 Role of Municipal and Provincial Authorities
Semester 1 2025 DUE 15 April 2025;100% CORRECT AND
TRUSTED SOLUTIONS
Thabatswheu is a town in the Eastern Free State. The town’s community
faces high levels of unemployment which result in its residents heavily
relying on social security benefits. The community of Thabatshweu
recently experienced severe thunderstorms which damaged their homes
and belongings. These residents are without shelter and food, amongst
others. Against this background, fully discuss whether the community of
Thabatshweu can receive any temporary intervention from the state
during this emergency.
Temporary State Intervention in Emergencies: The Case of
Thabatshweu in the Eastern Free State
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. The Socio-Economic Context of Thabatshweu
3. The Constitutional Framework: Socioeconomic Rights and
Emergency Assistance
4. Legislative and Policy Instruments Supporting Emergency
Relief
4.1 The Disaster Management Act 57 of 2002
4.2 The Social Assistance Act 13 of 2004
4.3 The Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Programme
4.4 Role of Municipal and Provincial Authorities
