EDL3703
Assignment 1 Semester 2 2024
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
Unique number: 338274
Due Date: 14 August 2024
QUESTION 1 (3 DIFFERENT ANSWERS PROVIDED)
Introduction
This legal opinion seeks to comprehensively assess Learner P's right to a basic education and
evaluate the administrative and constitutional correctness of the school principal’s actions at
Embhuleni Primary School. The assessment will cover the relevant fundamental rights,
applicable sections of the South African Constitution, and pertinent legislation. Furthermore, the
opinion will analyze judicial interpretations of the right to basic education and conclude with a
summary of the legal position, incorporating views from legal articles and authors to substantiate
the argument.
Fundamental Rights and Applicable Constitutional Sections
Section 2 of the Constitution establishes the supremacy of the Constitution, rendering any
law or conduct inconsistent with it invalid and obliging fulfillment of its mandates. This provision
Terms of use
underscores the importance of adherence to constitutional 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 1 Semester 2 2024
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
Unique number: 338274
Due Date: 14 August 2024
QUESTION 1 (3 DIFFERENT ANSWERS PROVIDED)
Introduction
This legal opinion seeks to comprehensively assess Learner P's right to a basic education and
evaluate the administrative and constitutional correctness of the school principal’s actions at
Embhuleni Primary School. The assessment will cover the relevant fundamental rights,
applicable sections of the South African Constitution, and pertinent legislation. Furthermore, the
opinion will analyze judicial interpretations of the right to basic education and conclude with a
summary of the legal position, incorporating views from legal articles and authors to substantiate
the argument.
Fundamental Rights and Applicable Constitutional Sections
Section 2 of the Constitution establishes the supremacy of the Constitution, rendering any
law or conduct inconsistent with it invalid and obliging fulfillment of its mandates. This provision
Terms of use
underscores the importance of adherence to constitutional 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.
