ADL2601
Assignment 1
Due 26 August 2025
, ADL2601
Assignment
Administrative Law
(Semester 2, 2025)
Total Marks: 20 Student Name: [Insert Full Name]
Student Number: [Insert Student Number]
Module Code: ADL2601 Assignment 1
1. Introduction
Administrative law is a cornerstone of South Africa’s democratic framework. It governs
how public officials exercise their powers and ensures that such authority is not abused
or applied unfairly. At its core, administrative law is designed to protect individual
rights, ensure transparent governance, and promote accountability within public
administration. This assignment explores the essential concepts of administrative law,
identifies its legal sources, and applies the principles to a recent decision by the Minister
of Home Affairs to determine whether it constitutes administrative action under the law.
✅ 2. Question 1: Define Administrative Law in Relation to Public Law (2 marks)
Administrative law is a branch of public law, which is concerned with regulating the
relationship between individuals and the state. Public law encompasses areas such as
constitutional law, criminal law, and administrative law. While constitutional law
defines the structure and authority of government institutions, administrative law
focuses more specifically on the application of laws by government officials and
departments.
Administrative law deals with:
The exercise of authority by public entities
Assignment 1
Due 26 August 2025
, ADL2601
Assignment
Administrative Law
(Semester 2, 2025)
Total Marks: 20 Student Name: [Insert Full Name]
Student Number: [Insert Student Number]
Module Code: ADL2601 Assignment 1
1. Introduction
Administrative law is a cornerstone of South Africa’s democratic framework. It governs
how public officials exercise their powers and ensures that such authority is not abused
or applied unfairly. At its core, administrative law is designed to protect individual
rights, ensure transparent governance, and promote accountability within public
administration. This assignment explores the essential concepts of administrative law,
identifies its legal sources, and applies the principles to a recent decision by the Minister
of Home Affairs to determine whether it constitutes administrative action under the law.
✅ 2. Question 1: Define Administrative Law in Relation to Public Law (2 marks)
Administrative law is a branch of public law, which is concerned with regulating the
relationship between individuals and the state. Public law encompasses areas such as
constitutional law, criminal law, and administrative law. While constitutional law
defines the structure and authority of government institutions, administrative law
focuses more specifically on the application of laws by government officials and
departments.
Administrative law deals with:
The exercise of authority by public entities
