Business Law – Contracts, Cases & Legal Principles Question 1 (1) Question 2 Sipho, a freelance graphic designer, creates a unique logo for a local municipality. The municipality agrees to pay him for the design but later uses the logo without compensating him. Sipho decides to take legal action, claiming his intellectual property rights have been violated. The court must determine whether Sipho has a […]
Constitutional Law Case Study: Presidential Powers & Courts Question 1 Read the hypothetical case study below and answer the questions that follow. Data Privacy Bill Parliament passed the Data Privacy Bill to protect citizens’ digital rights. The bill was sent to the President for assent. However, bowing to pressure from large tech companies, the President simply ignored it. He left the bill on his desk […]
Labour Law – Employment Legality & Disguised Work One of the requirements for a valid contract of employment is lawfulness. No contract, in itself, may be illegal or contain illegal objectives – this would generally render the contract invalid and unenforceable. This being said, with reference to two South African court decisions, critically discuss whether a contract of employment must be lawful before a person […]
Fundamentals of International Politics – International Law and Human Rights SECTION A: Short Discussion Questions Instructions: Answer ALL questions. Write in full sentences. Let the mark allocation guide the depth of your response. Essay Question 1 The concept of human security challenges traditional notions of state sovereignty by prioritising the security of individuals over the security of states. Discuss the tensions between human security and […]
Personality Rights & Trademark Law in South Africa Venus, a famous Journalist for the Evening Mail,was shopping at Cyprian’s store. Cypian had secretly photographed her while she was buying goods at his store. Cypian owns a Sports shop franchise. Cypian sells fashionable clothing from famous brands such as Nike, Puma, and Adidas. Later on, after Venus’s visit,Cypiansubsequently included Venus’s photograph in an advertisement for his […]
South African Constitutional Law Essay Assignment 2025 Question 1 (Marks: 50) Read the following extract: “Deputy President Paul Mashatile [is set] to address dialogue with the National House of Khoi-San Leaders, in his capacity as chairperson of the Inter-Ministerial Task Team tasked to look into issues raised by traditional leaders, with the event set for Friday at the Presidential Guesthouse in Pretoria. The gathering aims to […]
VukaTech Contract Case Study & Key Legal Questions QUESTION 1 Read the text and answer the question below: Case Study: The Contractual Conundrum at VukaTech In the vibrant tech scene of Cape Town, VukaTech, a promising South African startup specializing in innovative software solutions, found itself at a crossroads. The company had quickly risen to prominence with its cutting-edge cybersecurity platform that catered specifically to […]
South African Case Law: Fidelity Fund & Indemnity Question 1 [15 marks] Read the judgment in South African Legal Practice Council v Swartz (15857/2023) [2025] ZAWCHC 60 {21 February 2025). Based on the knowledge you have gained in this module: “Rather than informing the complainant about her option to file a claim against the fidelity fund insurance, the respondent asked her if she would consider […]
Protecting Precarious Workers: Reforming Collective Bargaining Laws Question The traditional framework of collective bargaining, designed for standard employment relationships, inadequately serves the needs of workers in non-standard, precarious employment. Contemporary labour markets demand innovative approaches to worker representation and collective voice.Based on this statement, you are required to: Law Assignment Answers: Expert Answers on Above Law Questions Critical evaluation of existing legislative frameworkThe main focus […]
Court’s Interpretation on Labour Relations Act Read the following extract from Motor Industry Staff Association and Another v Great South Autobody CC t/a Great South Panelbeaters; Solidarity obo Strydom and Others v State Information Technology Agency SOC Limited (2025) 46 ILJ 481 (CC): “The issue raised for determination in both Landman and Solidarity is the effect on the contractual relationship between an employer and employee […]
