18 Questions
What are the two types of Special Higher Courts mentioned in the text?
a) Labour Court & Labour Appeal Court b) Court for Income Tax Appeals
Which court deals with appeals related to labor disputes?
Labour Appeal Court
Which court specializes in hearing cases related to income tax appeals?
Court for Income Tax Appeals
What is the primary function of the Competition Appeal Court?
To handle appeals related to competition matters
Which court would you approach for disputes related to land claims?
Land Claims Court
In which court would you address issues of maintenance and child support?
Maintenance Court
What types of cases can Regional Courts in South Africa try?
Regional Courts can try any criminal offence, including murder and rape.
What is the jurisdiction of District Courts in South Africa?
District Courts have jurisdiction within a particular magisterial district.
What are the limitations on sentencing by Regional Courts in South Africa?
Regional Courts cannot impose imprisonment of more than 15 years or a fine of more than R600,000.
What is the specialization of the Labour Court in South Africa?
The Labour Court specializes in hearing cases related to labor disputes and employment matters.
What kind of cases does the Labour Appeal Court in South Africa handle?
The Labour Appeal Court deals with appeals arising from decisions of the Labour Court.
Which court in South Africa deals with appeals related to Income Tax?
The Court for Income Tax Appeals handles appeals specifically related to Income Tax matters.
What are the five main types of courts in the South African court system?
The Constitutional Court, the Supreme Court of Appeal, the High Courts, the Magistrate Courts, and Other Courts (Special courts)
What are the two main areas of competency that determine the jurisdiction of the Ordinary Courts?
Hear appeals and review cases, or function as courts of first instance
What is the difference between an appeal and a review in the context of the South African court system?
An appeal challenges a court's decision based on alleged errors, while a review examines possible irregularities in the proceedings
In what situations are criminal cases automatically reviewed by the High Court in South Africa?
Criminal cases with heavy sentences heard by magistrates’ courts
How can decisions of quasie-judicial tribunals be reviewed in the South African legal system?
High Courts can review decisions of quasie-judicial tribunals
What type of cases require an application to the High Court for review in South Africa, other than criminal cases with heavy sentences?
Other cases that are not automatically reviewed
Test your knowledge on the structure of the South African court system, including the Constitutional Court, Supreme Court of Appeal, High Courts, and Magistrate Courts. Explore the jurisdiction of the Ordinary Courts and their competency areas.
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