PVL2601
Assignment 1 Semester 2 2023
Unique Number: 578198
Due Date: 18 August 2023
Solutions, Explanations, workings, and references
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, UNISA 2023 PVL2601-23-S2 Welcome Message Assessment 1
QUIZ
Started on Tuesday, 1 August 2023, 9:36 AM
State Finished
Completed on Tuesday, 1 August 2023, 9:54 AM
Time taken 17 mins 52 secs
Grade 20.00 out of 20.00 (100%)
Question 1
Correct
Mark 2.00 out of 2.00
In terms of section 5(2) of the Divorce Act 70 of 1979, a defendant’s continuous unconsciousness may constitute a ground for
divorce if, inter alia, the unconscious state has lasted for a continuous period of at least ________________ immediately prior to
the institution of the divorce action.
a. Two years
b. One year
c. Six months
d. Three months
See the prescribed textbook p 122.
The correct answer is: Six months
Question 2
Correct
Mark 2.00 out of 2.00
When Mr and Mrs Y divorced, the court awarded guardianship of their minor child to Mrs Y only and excluded Mr Y from
exercising guardianship over the child. The type of guardianship the court awarded to Mrs Y is called ...
a. Single guardianship.
b. Guardianship simpliciter.
c. Sole guardianship.
d. Concurrent guardianship.
See the prescribed textbook p 179.
The correct answer is: Sole guardianship.
, Question 3
Correct
Mark 2.00 out of 2.00
Section 28(1)(c) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 entitles every child to …
a. Family life, nationality, family care or parental care.
b. Basic nutrition, shelter, love and education.
c. Shelter and health care.
d. Basic nutrition, shelter, basic health care and social services.
See the prescribed textbook p 288-289.
The correct answer is: Basic nutrition, shelter, basic health care and social services.
Question 4
Correct
Mark 2.00 out of 2.00
Before their marriage, Jack and Gill agreed that they would marry out of community of property. They signed an antenuptial
contract, but this contract was never properly executed and registered. What must Jack and Gill now do to ensure that they are
formally married out of community of property?
a. They do not have to do anything.
b. They must bring a court application in terms of section 88 of the Deeds Registries Act 47 of 1937 for permission
to have the contract executed and registered after the marriage.
c. They must bring a court application in terms of section 21(1) of the Matrimonial Property Act 88 of 1984 for leave to
change their matrimonial property system.
d. They must enter into a postnuptial written agreement and have it notarially executed.
See the prescribed textbook pp 84-85, 106 and the study guide pp 43-44, 55.
The correct answer is: They must bring a court application in terms of section 88 of the Deeds Registries Act 47 of 1937 for
permission to have the contract executed and registered after the marriage.
Assignment 1 Semester 2 2023
Unique Number: 578198
Due Date: 18 August 2023
Solutions, Explanations, workings, and references
+27 81 278 3372
, UNISA 2023 PVL2601-23-S2 Welcome Message Assessment 1
QUIZ
Started on Tuesday, 1 August 2023, 9:36 AM
State Finished
Completed on Tuesday, 1 August 2023, 9:54 AM
Time taken 17 mins 52 secs
Grade 20.00 out of 20.00 (100%)
Question 1
Correct
Mark 2.00 out of 2.00
In terms of section 5(2) of the Divorce Act 70 of 1979, a defendant’s continuous unconsciousness may constitute a ground for
divorce if, inter alia, the unconscious state has lasted for a continuous period of at least ________________ immediately prior to
the institution of the divorce action.
a. Two years
b. One year
c. Six months
d. Three months
See the prescribed textbook p 122.
The correct answer is: Six months
Question 2
Correct
Mark 2.00 out of 2.00
When Mr and Mrs Y divorced, the court awarded guardianship of their minor child to Mrs Y only and excluded Mr Y from
exercising guardianship over the child. The type of guardianship the court awarded to Mrs Y is called ...
a. Single guardianship.
b. Guardianship simpliciter.
c. Sole guardianship.
d. Concurrent guardianship.
See the prescribed textbook p 179.
The correct answer is: Sole guardianship.
, Question 3
Correct
Mark 2.00 out of 2.00
Section 28(1)(c) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 entitles every child to …
a. Family life, nationality, family care or parental care.
b. Basic nutrition, shelter, love and education.
c. Shelter and health care.
d. Basic nutrition, shelter, basic health care and social services.
See the prescribed textbook p 288-289.
The correct answer is: Basic nutrition, shelter, basic health care and social services.
Question 4
Correct
Mark 2.00 out of 2.00
Before their marriage, Jack and Gill agreed that they would marry out of community of property. They signed an antenuptial
contract, but this contract was never properly executed and registered. What must Jack and Gill now do to ensure that they are
formally married out of community of property?
a. They do not have to do anything.
b. They must bring a court application in terms of section 88 of the Deeds Registries Act 47 of 1937 for permission
to have the contract executed and registered after the marriage.
c. They must bring a court application in terms of section 21(1) of the Matrimonial Property Act 88 of 1984 for leave to
change their matrimonial property system.
d. They must enter into a postnuptial written agreement and have it notarially executed.
See the prescribed textbook pp 84-85, 106 and the study guide pp 43-44, 55.
The correct answer is: They must bring a court application in terms of section 88 of the Deeds Registries Act 47 of 1937 for
permission to have the contract executed and registered after the marriage.
