1) Distinguish between the concepts “relevance,” “admissibility” and “assessment”.
(b) Recognise and explain why the concept of relevance is one of the most important foundational concepts in the Law of Evidence to master.
(c) Evaluate the rationale for the concept of relevance.
(d) Explain the relationship between relevance and admissibility and make specific reference
to the case of S v Vand der Walt 2020 (2) SACR 371 (CC).
(f) Explain the concept of relevance in terms of the relation between an item of evidence and a material fact at issue in the case and apply the knowledge to a set of facts.
(e) Define the concept of relevance and explain each component of that definition.
(g) Explain, pursuant to the example in R v Dhlamini 1960 (1) SA 880 (N), the concept of relevance in terms of the relation between an item of evidence and a material fact at
issue in the case.
(h) Study Theophilopoulos C, Bellengere A — “Relevance, Admissibility and Probative Value
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in a Rational System of Evidence: A South African Perspective” PER / PELJ 2022 (25)
[2022] PER 58.
(i) Know and understand the contents of Schwikkard & Mosaka: Chapter 5 (pages 45-54)
