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Course category: Bachelor of Commerce - Common Modules

Commercial Law (GNCL115X)

Course summary

Course overview

Welcome to Commercial Law

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Module Guide

Assessment Section

July Supplementary Exam_submission
Test submission_Assessment week 2
Test submission_Assessment week 1
Assignment to be submitted on 28 April
Past Papers

Learning Unit 1: Overview

Learning Unit 1: Glossary of Terms
LU1

Topic 1.1: Introduction to Law and Legislation

Read the prescribed sections from chapter 1 as indicated. (20 Minutes)
Sources of South African law
Topic 1.1 Discussion Becoming a Lawyer
Topic 1.1 Closing the loop

Topic 1.2: Public law and Private law

Read the relevant prescribed section before class. (10 Minutes)
Public Law vs Private Law
LU 1_Introduction to the Law (Topic 1.1 and 1.2)
Topic 1.2 Activity
Topic 1.2 Closing the loop

Topic 1.3: South African Courts

Topic 1.3 Discussion - SA Court System
Topic 1.1 - Group Discussion
Forum - Upload your Mind map here
Topic 1.3 Closing the loop
GNCL115X_SU 1_Topic 1.3_The SA Judiciary

Learning Unit 2: Basic Principles of Contract Law

LU2.1
LU2.2
LU2.3
Learning Unit 2: Glossary of Terms

Topic 2.1: Basic Principles of Contract Law

Summary Requirements for a Valid Contract
Definition - Legal Terms
Topic 2.1 Closing the loop

Topic 2.2: Consensus and other requirements for a valid contract

LU 2 Updated MG
Summary - requirements for a valid offer and acceptance.
Discuss -Conclusion of a contract
Topic 2.2 Knowledge Check
Topic 2.2 Closing the loop

Topic 2.3: Mistake, misrepresentation, duress and undue influence

Differentiation
Topic 2.3 Closing the loop

Learning Unit 3: Overview

Learning Unit 3: Glossary of Terms
LU 3 Slides (Sales Contracts and the CP Act)

Topic 3.1: Sales Contracts

During Class Activity - Sales template
Mind Map
Topic 3.1 Self-evaluation questions
Topic 3.1 Closing the loop

Topic 3.2: Consumer Protection Act

Read and Answer
Topic 3.2 Self-evaluation questions
Topic 3.2 Closing the loop

Topic 3.3: Franchise Agreements

Franchise agreements
Topic 3.3 Self-evaluation questions
Topic 3.3 Closing the loop

Learning Unit 4: Overview

Learning Unit 4: Glossary of Terms
LU 4 (National Credit Act) Slides

Topic 4.1: National Credit Act Basic Concepts

Watch a video and answer
Write definitions
Topic 4.1 Self-evaluation questions
Topic 4.1 Closing the loop

Topic 4.2: Application of the National Credit Act

Watch and Summarise
Topic 4.2 Self-evaluation questions
Topic 4.2 Closing the loop

Topic 4.3: Consumer Rights in terms of the National Credit Act

Summarise the rights of the consumer in terms of the NCA. Write your answer in the space provided on MyNGI.
Topic 4.3 Self-evaluation questions
Topic 4.3 Closing the loop

Learning Unit 5: Overview

Learning Unit 5: Glossary of Terms
LU5: Competition Law (All Topics)

Topic 5.1: Private and Public Competition Law

After class activity
LU5 Online Class Recording
Watch and Answer
Topic 5.1 Self-evaluation questions
Topic 5.1 Closing the loop

Topic 5.2: Prohibited Practices

Mind Map Upload
Topic 5.2 Self-evaluation questions
Topic 5.2 Closing the loop

Topic 5.3: Mergers and Unlawful Competition

Watch and Answer
Topic 5.3 Self-evaluation questions
Topic 5.3 Closing the loop

Learning Unit 6: Overview

Learning Unit 6: Glossary of Terms
LU6 Slides (TVY students)

Topic 6.1: Information and Communication Technology Law

Discuss
Comparison
Topic 6.1 Self-evaluation questions
Topic 6.1 Closing the loop

Topic 6.2: Law of Business Forms

Distinguish between the different types of companies. Write your answer in the space provided on MyNGI. (20 minutes)
Topic 6.2 Self-evaluation questions
Topic 6.2 Closing the loop

Topic 6.3: Intellectual Property Law

Topic 6.3 Online Class Recording
Topic 6.3 Online Class Recording
In your own words, discuss the requirements which must be met for copyright protection. Make use of examples to illustrate your answer. Write your answer in the space provided on MyNGI.
Topic 6.3 Self-evaluation questions
Topic 6.3 Closing the loop

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Opens: 12/11/25
Closes: 12/11/26

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