again based on previous offences. Furthermore, the department's policy guidelines include
when considering whether parole is in fact expedient on the grounds of her physical condition,
that such release does not stymie or curb the objectives of the Correctional Services Act.
When answering the questions below, remember to substantiate your answers.
1.1
Has Mrs Sengwayo been subjected to an administrative law relationship and if so, what
kind of relationship is present?
(4)
1.2
Does the action taken in the scenario constitute administrative action?
(5)
1.3
The rules of natural justice require that the administrator should be impartial. Discuss
whether bias is present in the above set of facts.
(7)
1.4
Would the Minister of Correctional Services be able to change his or her decision?
Discuss with regard to the rules of the functus officio principle (the task having been
completed).
(5)
1.5
Explain your understanding of the concept of Ubuntu and whether you think it plays a
sufficient role in the current constitutional framework.
(4)
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