PVL2602 Assignment 1 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 2026 - DUE 17 August 2026; 100% Correct solutions and explanations.

PVL2602 Assignment 1 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 2026 - DUE 17 August 2026; 100% Correct solutions and explanations.ASSESSMENT 1 Due date: 17 August 2026 Please note: You must submit one of the assessments to gain admission to the examination. You also must obtain a year/semester mark of 40% to gain admission to the examination. Please read the information on the calculation of the semester mark on myUNisa. Unique assignment number: 281604 _________________________________________________________ QUESTION 1 [15 Marks] Xolani, a practicing member of the AmaXhosa community, was married to Nomsa in terms of customary law in 2005. The marriage was never registered at the Department of Home Affairs. Out of their union, two children were born. Xolani was also the sole owner of a lucrative family farm to the value of R 2 100 000. On 14 May 2010, Xolani died peacefully without leaving a valid will. Following his funeral, Xolani’s eldest brother, Mandla, claimed that in terms of the traditional customary law rule of male primogeniture, he was the sole heir to Xolani’s estate, including the farm, and that Nomsa and the children had no claim to the property. Mandla further argues that the Reform of Customary Law of Succession Act 11 of 2009 (RCLSA) gives Nomsa inheritance rights, but because the Act only came into operation on 20 September 2010, she cannot rely on it to pursue her claim. 1.1. With reference to the provided facts above, the timeline of the RCLSA and relevant case law, advise Nomsa on whether Mandla’s claim to the estate is correct. (05) 1.2. Explain how Xolani’s estate is going to devolve and calculate how much each person will receive. Provide reasons for your calculations. Also, indicate which relatives will not