Tutorial 2

Question 1

The Function of the Institution of the Public Protector is to:
a) Exercise control over public administration of the state and investigate
maladministration within the state.
b) Supervise public administration of the state and investigate maladministration within
the state.
c) Exercise control over public administration of the state and promote
maladministration within the state.
d) Advocate for the promotion and protection of the rights of Cultural, Religious and
linguistic communities

Answer 1

Supervise public administration of the state and investigate maladministration within the state

Question 2

According to Section 186 (1) of the Constitution of South Africa, what must be prescribed by national legislation regarding the commission:
a) The specific powers and duties of the Commission.
b) The number of members of the Commission and their term of office.
c) The budget and financial management of the Commission
d) None of the above.

Answer 2

The number of members of the Commission and their term of office

Question 2

The Public Protector’s term of office is:
a) Renewable term of 5 years.
b) Non-renewable term of 5 years.
c) Renewable term of 4 years.
d) Non-renewable term of 7 years.

Answer 2

Sec 183: Non-renewable term of 7 years

Question 2

In accordance with Section 184 (1) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, The South African Human Rights Commission has the duty to:
a) promote respect for human rights and a culture of human rights;
b) promote the protection, development and attainment of human rights;
c) monitor and assess the observance of human rights in the Republic.
d) All of the above

Answer 2

All of the above

Question 3

Which institution is not provided for by s181 of the Constitution?
a) The Public Protector
b) The South African Human Rights Commission
c) The National Credit Regulator
d) The Electoral Commission

Answer 3

The National Credit Regulator

Question 4

What is the term of office of the Auditor General in terms of s189?
a) A fixed, renewable period of 5-10 years
b) A fixed, non renewable period of 7 years
c) A fixed, renewable period of 3-5 years
d) A fixed, non renewable period of 5-10 year

Answer 4

A fixed,non renewable period of 5-10 years