Read the following scenario and answer the question that follows:
Francis frequently goes to the Arts and Crafts Market in Johannesburg with her friends. One Saturday, as she is walking in Juta Street, a man approaches her and grabs her handbag out of her hands. Francis starts chasing the man and shouts for help. A number of bystanders chase and apprehend the man. The police are called. They arrest the man, who is identified as Robert Beukes, for theft.
Which main division of South African law will be applicable to this scenario and why?

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Read the following scenario and answer the question that follows: 
 Francis frequently goes to the Arts and Crafts Market in Johannesburg with her friends. One Saturday, as she is walking in Juta Street, a man approaches her and grabs her handbag out of her hands. Francis starts chasing the man and shouts for help. A number of bystanders chase and apprehend the man. The police are called. They arrest the man, who is identified as Robert Beukes, for theft. 
 Which  main  division   of South African law  will be applicable to this scenario and why?

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Public law, because public law deals with the interests of the community.

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Public law, because public law ensures the protection of individuals’ interests.

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Private law, because private law ensures the protection of individuals’ interests.

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Private law, because private law deals with the interests of the community.

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