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Jonathan was born in the Republic of South Africa on 7 April 2000 of two Senegalese parents who have entered the country unlawfully. He has lived in South Africa since his birth. One of his friends told him that he may qualify for citizenship by birth in South Africa. As a law student, Jonathan comes to you for advice. He wants to know if he can qualify for citizenship by birth. Give reason/s for your answer.

You are attending a workshop on family violence. Without prior notice, the presenter

asks you to pretend that you are a paralegal providing advice to a victim of family

violence. Your friend is asked to act as the family violence victim.

1. What is this workshop training method called?

. Briefly discuss how the environmental law developed in national and international context, and the factors lead to the emergence of environmental laws and policy.

Reliance, a foreigner, was convicted of rape and sentenced to nine years imprisonment in 2001. He served his nine-year sentence in Pretoria prison. He tells you that he wants to apply for a certificate of naturalisation after having been in South Africa for ten years. Will he be issued with a certificate of naturalisation? Advise him. 

What is "banking education "? Furthermore indicate why, in terms thereof, "the student is reduced to the level of an unthinking object with no views, values or capacity to engage with the facts."

Can a foreigner convicted for rape be able to apply for south African citizenship

Z wishes to issue summons against his neighbor B for defamation

1. When the trial starts, Z learns that an improper witness is in hospital and unable to testify in court. Advise Z of any two possible methods by which a witness may place his or her evidence before court.

Z wishes to issue summons against his neighbor B for defamation.

1. Briefly explain to Z and B what the purpose is of a pre-trial conference in terms of uniform rule 37.

In law enforcement, the use of force is a very controversial issue. Research the Graham v. Connor case. Based on this legal decision, do you believe the officers state of mind (what they perceive) comes into play regarding the reasonableness of the amount of force used? 

Discuss the centrality of the law to a stable society or social order