, AIN3701 ASSIGNMENT 5 2026 ANSWERS
DUE DATE: 7 AUGUST 2026
Question 1(a) – Apply the 5W1H technique to the Amatola Trail incident (10 marks)
5W1H
Application to the Amatola Trail incident
element
The incident involved Ms Naledi Nando, the injured hiker, Mr Musa Khumalo, the
Who? assigned hiking guide, Take-a-Hike (Pty) Ltd, the emergency rescue team and the
company's management, who are investigating the incident.
Ms Naledi Nando fell below a cliff during a guided hike on the Amatola Trail and
sustained a serious leg injury. She was rescued by helicopter and has instituted a
What?
R5 million legal claim against Take-a-Hike for financial losses relating to her
cancelled Mount Kilimanjaro trip, as well as compensation for pain and suffering.
The incident occurred on 25 June 2026 during a guided hiking experience. The
When?
Khazani Times article reporting the incident was published on 26 June 2026.
The incident occurred on the Amatola Trail in the Eastern Cape. Ms Nando was
Where? found below a cliff after the hiking group had arrived at the overnight hut and the
guide realised that she was missing.
The exact cause of the incident has not yet been determined because Take-a-Hike
is still conducting an investigation. The guide alleged that Ms Nando repeatedly left
the group to explore on her own, but this allegation must be verified. Management
Why?
should also obtain additional information, including witness statements, the guide's
incident report, weather conditions, route risk assessments and the signed non-
liability statement before reaching a final conclusion regarding the root cause.
According to the article, Ms Nando allegedly left the hiking group on several
occasions. After the group reached the overnight hut, the guide realised she was
How?
missing, searched for her and spotted her red jacket below a cliff. He immediately
contacted emergency services by radio, and a helicopter rescue was arranged.
Question 1(b) – Evidence or documents required (8 marks)
DUE DATE: 7 AUGUST 2026
Question 1(a) – Apply the 5W1H technique to the Amatola Trail incident (10 marks)
5W1H
Application to the Amatola Trail incident
element
The incident involved Ms Naledi Nando, the injured hiker, Mr Musa Khumalo, the
Who? assigned hiking guide, Take-a-Hike (Pty) Ltd, the emergency rescue team and the
company's management, who are investigating the incident.
Ms Naledi Nando fell below a cliff during a guided hike on the Amatola Trail and
sustained a serious leg injury. She was rescued by helicopter and has instituted a
What?
R5 million legal claim against Take-a-Hike for financial losses relating to her
cancelled Mount Kilimanjaro trip, as well as compensation for pain and suffering.
The incident occurred on 25 June 2026 during a guided hiking experience. The
When?
Khazani Times article reporting the incident was published on 26 June 2026.
The incident occurred on the Amatola Trail in the Eastern Cape. Ms Nando was
Where? found below a cliff after the hiking group had arrived at the overnight hut and the
guide realised that she was missing.
The exact cause of the incident has not yet been determined because Take-a-Hike
is still conducting an investigation. The guide alleged that Ms Nando repeatedly left
the group to explore on her own, but this allegation must be verified. Management
Why?
should also obtain additional information, including witness statements, the guide's
incident report, weather conditions, route risk assessments and the signed non-
liability statement before reaching a final conclusion regarding the root cause.
According to the article, Ms Nando allegedly left the hiking group on several
occasions. After the group reached the overnight hut, the guide realised she was
How?
missing, searched for her and spotted her red jacket below a cliff. He immediately
contacted emergency services by radio, and a helicopter rescue was arranged.
Question 1(b) – Evidence or documents required (8 marks)
