IN THE STUDENT COURT OF STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY

REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA

In the matter:

[NAME(S) OF THE APPLICANT(S)]	First Applicant

[NAME(S) OF THE APPLICANT(S)]	Second Applicant

And

[NAME(S) OF THE RESPONDENT(S)]	First Respondent

[NAME(S) OF THE RESPONDENT(S)]	Second Respondent

ANSWERING AFFIDAVIT

I, the undersigned,

[RESPONDENT’S FULL NAME]

do hereby make oath and state that:

INTRODUCTION

This template is not designed to be used a fill-out form. The format of this template should be used for your affidavit, but the substance needs to be drafted by you.

Each paragraph should contain a single averment/allegation.

Text indicated within “[ ]” is a field where you enter the details. For example:

“[Applicant]” should be replaced with the Applicant’s name;

“[Day]” should be replaced with the day of the month.

I am currently a registered student at Stellenbosch University with student number [student number].

I am litigating in [my capacity as a member of a student body (specify) or my personal capacity].

FACTUAL BACKGROUND

Separate your dispute into the factual and legal dispute.

Be sure to state which facts alleged in the Applicant’s are true and which facts are disputed.

Use a new heading for each legal dispute. For example, you may dispute jurisdiction, locus standi, application of the facts to the law, etc.

I HEREBY OATH that I have read and understood the contents of this affidavit, that every averment made is within my personal knowledge unless where expressly indicated otherwise, and that it is submitted in good faith.

DATED AT STELLENBOSCH ON THIS [DAY] DAY OF [MONTH] 2017.

[RESPONDENT]