PUB2602 Assignment 3 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 2025 - DUE 16 October 2025 ; 100% correct solutions and explanations.

PUB2602 Assignment 3 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 2025 - DUE 16 October 2025 ; 100% correct solutions and explanations.This question paper consists of three (3) pages. Instructions: You are expected to evaluate, critically analyse and apply the information in your study material. You therefore need to deliver well-structured and well-presented arguments and solutions. Be wary of making statements without substantiating and motivating them. It is essential to provide practical examples of the application of theory in the public sector. Please note that you are not allowed to copy content from sources verbatim as this would constitute plagiarism, which is a disciplinary offense. You therefore must re-write the content in your own words. You may use extra information sources. Note that Wikipedia, Facebook and YouTube are not academic sources but may provide valuable additional information about the real-live context of public administration. You must not communicate with fellow students regarding your submission. No group work will be accepted, and cases of misconduct will be referred to the relevant Academic Integrity Sub-committee for investigation. Your marks will be affected negatively should plagiarism be detected, or should you use nonacademic sources. The use of any Artificial Intelligence Tools such as ChatGPT to generate answers are strictly prohibited and will be considered as a contravention of Academic Integrity. Your Portfolio will be marked by assessing the depth of analysis, relevance of examples, clarity of presentation, and integration of lesson content. NOTE: At least 30% of the marks are allocated to the application of the theory. Please make sure that your grammar, expression and general use of the English language are correct. Remember that poor grammar and presentation may negatively affect the way your work is perceived by the assessor. Please submit your Portfolio online on the myModules platform. [TURN OVER] CONFIDENTIAL Page 2 of 3 Assessment 3 (Portfolio) October/November 2025 PUB2602 Kindly also take note of the following important aspects: • Portfolios are submitted electronically. No hardcopy submissions will be accepted. Scanned handwritten answers are not acceptable and will not be assessed. Students are expected to submit typed responses for utilisation of the Turnitin software. • The due date for Assessment 3 is Thursday, 16 October 2025, 11:00 PM to allow sufficient time for research, application of theory to the public sector, and online submission. • Answers must be converted into a single PDF document for uploading. Do not upload the pages one by one. • Your answer script will be submitted through Turnitin. - Turnitin is the official online plagiarism detection tool used at Unisa and is integrated within myUnisa. - Turnitin's primary function is to compare submitted text against a vast database of academic content, internet sources, and other students' submissions. - After scanning a document, Turnitin generates an Originality Report that highlights any matching or similar text found in the database. This report assists students and assessors to identifying and address potential instances of plagiarism. • Your Portfolio must include the following: - Title page - Table of contents - Introduction - Content discussion with relevant headings, subheadings and examples - Conclusion - List of sources • Formatting requirements: 1.5-spacing (12-point font, Arial); Length: approximately 8 to 10 pages (excluding List of sources). • You have to: - do in-text source referencing, for example – (Muhame, Ncube & Bahta, 2024: 1568); and - add a complete list of sources, for example: Muhame, C., Ncube, A. and Bahta, Y.T. 2024. Dissemination and participation in early warnings and disaster risk reduction in South Africa. Jamba, 16(1): . [TURN OVER] CONFIDENTIAL Page 3 of 3 Assessment 3 (Portfolio) October/November 2025 PUB2602 MODULE FOCUS: LESSON 6 ‒ PROVISION OF PROTECTION SERVICES IN THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT SPHERES INSTRUCTIONS You must base your responses on Lesson 6: Protection Services in the National Sphere of Government of the study material. However, you are also required to consult additional sources, such as articles published in accredited academic journals, government reports and policy documents, to support and complement your answers. Refer to page 2 for additional instructions. QUESTION 1 Analyse the role and functions of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) in the provision of national security. Discuss how its operations contribute to safeguarding national interests and responding to internal and external threats. Support your answer with examples and references to relevant legislation and policy. (50) QUESTION 2 Evaluate the functions and responsibilities of intelligence services within the national government. How do these services support national decision-making and security initiatives? Refer to at least one academic article in your discussion. (15) QUESTION 3 Examine the structure and operational strategies of the South African Police Service (SAPS) in maintaining law and order. Critically assess its effectiveness in crime prevention and community policing. Support your answer with real-life examples or recent developments. (35) TOTAL: [100] © UNISA 2025