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Describe the specific method of acquisition of ownership of the property in each of the following instances:
(a) Macks buys a piece of land from his uncle, Percy in order to build a house for his family.
(b) Sibusiso goes to the veld to hunt rabbits which belong to no one. He catches three of the rabbits.
(c) Mary has bought a car for her brother, Khathu, and intends to give it to him on his 50th birthday.
(d) Fifty years ago, Suzie occupied a piece of land adjacent to her house which she fenced accidentally and subsequently cultivated.
(a) Macks buys a piece of land from his uncle, Percy in order to build a house for his family.
(b) Sibusiso goes to the veld to hunt rabbits which belong to no one. He catches three of the rabbits.
(c) Mary has bought a car for her brother, Khathu, and intends to give it to him on his 50th birthday.
(d) Fifty years ago, Suzie occupied a piece of land adjacent to her house which she fenced accidentally and subsequently cultivated.
The general rule regarding contracts is that no formalities are required. However, there are some exceptions where formalities are indeed required by law.
Name the types of contract(s) where formalities are required by law; the Act(s) that prescribe(s) the formalities as well as the consequences of non-compliance.
Name the types of contract(s) where formalities are required by law; the Act(s) that prescribe(s) the formalities as well as the consequences of non-compliance.
Sometimes it becomes necessary for a court to determine the precise meaning of a word or a phrase in an Act. What process does a court follow to ascertain such meaning(s)?
3.2 In which of the following situations could one speak of a valid offer?
(a) Raphael puts his house on the market because he wishes to move to an old-age home. Dawjee views the house and sends Raphael a letter in which he informs him that he will purchase it for R250 000. Raphael passes away before he receives the letter.
(b) The police say they will pay a reward of R500 000 to anyone who can provide them with information relating to the killing of Mr. X, a world-famous
artist.
3.2 In which of the following situations could one speak of a valid offer?
(a) Raphael puts his house on the market because he wishes to move to an old-age home. Dawjee views the house and sends Raphael a letter in which he informs him that he will purchase it for R250 000. Raphael passes away before he receives the letter.
(b) The police say they will pay a reward of R500 000 to anyone who can provide them with information relating to the killing of Mr. X, a world-famous
artist.
2.1 Andy and Jonathan, two eight-year-old boys, travel about two kilometers to school on their bicycles every day. Andy’s bicycle has broken down and he has consequently missed several classes. Jonathan has two bicycles and he is willing to sell one to his friend Andy. Jonathan and Mr. Smith, Andy’s father, agree that Jonathan will sell one of his bicycles to Andy and that Andy will give R500 to Jonathan in full exchange.
Discuss whether the above scenario complies with all the requirements for the formation of a valid contract.
Discuss whether the above scenario complies with all the requirements for the formation of a valid contract.
Describe the specific method of acquisition of ownership of the property in each of the following instances:
(a) Macks buys a piece of land from his uncle, Percy in order to build a house for his family.
(b) Sibusiso goes to the veld to hunt rabbits which belong to no one. He catches three of the rabbits.
(c) Mary has bought a car for her brother, Khathu, and intends to give it to him on his 50th birthday.
(d) Fifty years ago, Suzie occupied a piece of land adjacent to her house which she fenced accidentally and subsequently cultivated.
(a) Macks buys a piece of land from his uncle, Percy in order to build a house for his family.
(b) Sibusiso goes to the veld to hunt rabbits which belong to no one. He catches three of the rabbits.
(c) Mary has bought a car for her brother, Khathu, and intends to give it to him on his 50th birthday.
(d) Fifty years ago, Suzie occupied a piece of land adjacent to her house which she fenced accidentally and subsequently cultivated.
Priscilla booked a four-day vacation on a luxury cruise liner through POTO travel agency. She
booked the holiday six months in advance as these trips are extremely popular. Two days before
her departure, she is hospitalised after contracting Covid-19 and must cancel her boat trip.
POTO travel agency charges her a substantial cancellation fee. It is not easy to fill Priscilla’s
space as passengers need to be on an anti-malaria course for a week before the trip.
Discuss Priscilla’s rights as a consumer in terms of the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008
booked the holiday six months in advance as these trips are extremely popular. Two days before
her departure, she is hospitalised after contracting Covid-19 and must cancel her boat trip.
POTO travel agency charges her a substantial cancellation fee. It is not easy to fill Priscilla’s
space as passengers need to be on an anti-malaria course for a week before the trip.
Discuss Priscilla’s rights as a consumer in terms of the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008
Calvin is a rice dealer. Thomas is one of his frequent customer “suki”. One day, Thomas ordered 5 sacks of premium Rosanna rice from Calvin to sell in their barangay during the pandamic. On the way of delivering Thomas’ order, one of the truck’s wheels rolled upon a stone causing the entire truck to bounce and the five sack to fall out of the door. Can Thomas still get his order from Calvin? Why?
Discuss if you think the implementation of ethical principles can help bring change in this country to individuals and society, with specific reference to SA’s most “ugly” issues including violence against women, righs of foreign nationals, service delivery protests and corruption
Identify functionaries of Ubuntu and explain the role of the functionaries
In what ways can criminal justice system functionaries incorporate the principles of Ubuntu in their daily work?
