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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

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. 

the Constitution of South Africa states that “a National Director of Public Prosecutions, who is the head of the prosecuting authority; and is appointed by the President”

Trace the different individuals who served as National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) since 1994 and their relationships with the various Presidents at the time. In this light, discuss the “power” of the office of the NDPP in relation to nepotism, corruption and state

1.share an example of a case where you have experienced that law can contribute to a harmonious and peaceful society.

2.How can the principle of Ubuntu be applied in the criiminal justice system to ensure justice for victims

Discuss the procedural fairness of the Minister's decision in terms of applicable law and opine on the correctness of the Minister's decision

The law in South Africa authoritative and persuasive is drawn from number of sources

Self-report items or surveys aim to measure:

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Is a attorney in criminal court a "Legal Agent" or a "Moral Agent"? Can this come into conflict in the criminal court system? If so, how? Give an example.

Why are legal ethics important prosecutors, defense attorney's and judges related to the criminal court system? Why are the "Model Rules of Professional Conduct" so important in an adversarial system?