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3.At the end of the meeting with Vladimir Butin, Raymond concluded a sale of one million bottles of

Russian Vodka to be stored on his premises. Raymond cannot recall reading the terms and conditions or

signing the contract. Discuss whether the contract is enforceable in South African law, use case law to

support your view. (15)

4.Vladimir misrepresented to Raymond that the Russian Vodka was of premium quality when in fact it is

referred to in Russia as “Bootleg” vodka.

4.1 Explain whether Raymond may cancel on the basis of fraudulent misrepresentation if he did not

consume any alcohol before concluding the contract

Is expropriation without compensation currently possible under South African law?

Briefly discuss the common law principle of iustus causa or serious intention to conclude a contract

What legal remedy is available to the victim ot iriunia

Consider the current position on land reform as described in section 25 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 and answer the following questions:

(a) Is expropriation without compensation currently possible under South African law? Provide a reason for your answer. (2)

(b) Do you agree with the current expropriation arrangements, as set out in section 25? Provide a reason for your answer.

critically distinguish between the Eurocentric and African approaches to corrections and punishment's with example of the significant difference 

1. In his application form, one of the questions is, “Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offence for which a pardon has not been granted?” Matias answers “no” and certifies, by his signature, that this information is accurate and complete.
2. Four months after Matias starts working at the company, Donna receives the results of his criminal background check.
3. However, the criminal records check will not be completed before Matias starts work for the company; the process can take up to 4 months.
4. It reveals that 5 years before being hired, Matias had been convicted of a criminal offence for which a pardon had not been granted.
5. The offer requires that Matias consent to the company conducting a criminal records check.

In his application form, one of the questions is, “Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offence ?” Matias answers “no” and certifies, by his signature, that this

information is accurate and complete. An interview is scheduled for Matias with Donna, the manager of

HR. Omicron Ltd makes an offer of employment to Matias. The offer requires

that Matias consent to the company conducting a criminal records check. Matias consents. However, the

criminal records check will not be completed before Matias starts work for the company; the process can

take up to 4 months. The offer of employment contains a

comprehensive termination provision: “The Company may terminate your employment, at any time and

without notice, without a cause. Four months after Matias starts working at the company, Donna receives

the results of his criminal background check. It reveals that 5 years before being hired, Matias had been

convicted of a criminal offence for which a pardon had not been granted. What should Donna

advise?

2.3 Consider the current position on land reform as described in section 25 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa , 1996 and answer the following questions :

(a) Is expropriation without compensation currently possible under South African law? Provide a reason for your answer.

(b) Do you agree with the current expropriation arrangements, as set out in section 25? Provide a reason for your answer.

Did good faith once again become a contractual requirement in South African law after the judgment in Everfresh Market Virginia (Pty) Ltd v Shoprite Checkers (Pty) Ltd 2012 (1) SA 256 (CC) was handed down? Explain your answer