Mr Nzimande owns a store that supplies purified water. His business has been rather successful of

lately due to the water shortages in Durban. Mr Nzimande has a brilliant idea to create customised

bottles for events. He notices that his neighbour Mr Naidoo runs a graphic design and printing

company. He approaches him with the business idea. Mr Naidoo is keen and proposes brilliant graphic

designs for the water bottles.

Mr Nzimande wants to ensure that there is a contract in place between both parties with clear terms

that reflect both of their interests.

Question $1(15$ Marks$)$

Mr Nzimande is $18$ years of age, he understands that one of the essentialia of a contract includes that

parties must have the capacity to contract in law. He further understands offer and acceptance, so

there is no need to elaborate on that aspect of contract law in this question.

You are required to outline seven $(7)$ further essentialia that is necessary to be satisfied in order for a

contract to come into existence. In your answer you must outline the requisite essentialia, and

thereafter demonstrate an independent application of the essentialia by providing examples for each

element respectively. The examples MUST relate to the above$-$mentioned scenario.

Question $2(15$ Marks$)$

Mr Nzimande wants to ensure that he is well aware of legislation in South Africa. He has also recently

expanded his business with $4$ other stores in Durban. Mr Nzimande wants to provide training and

awareness for his staff. He approaches you to speak about the Consumer Protection Act to his

employees.

You are required to research the Consumer Protection Act. You must ensure that the following points

are elaborated on:

$-$ The purpose of the Consumer Protection Act

$-$ Where does the Act apply. Outline any exceptions

$-$ What protection does the Act offer to consumers. You can refer to sections within the legislation

$-$ What a customer can do should a supplier not adhere to the act

$-$ You MUST provide practical examples for each point above

$-$ You MUST include credible sources of information. Kindly ensure that you reference them

accordingly.

Your answer should be approximately between $1500$ to $1800$ words