PVL3701
EXAM PACK
FOR ASSISTANCE WITH THIS MODULE +27 67 171 1739
,UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
Oct/Nov 2025
PVL3701
Property Law
27 October 2025
11:15-15:15 (4 Hours)
100 Marks
First examiners: Prof LR Ngwenyama
Prof IM Knobel
Second examiners: Prof L Kiewitz
Mr LM Kutu
External examiner: Dr T Kotzé
This paper consists of ten (10) pages. The last 5 pages contains the questions.
This is an open-book examination
Honesty Declaration:
In writing and submitting this paper, you affirm that:
1. You understand what academic dishonesty entails and are aware of UNISA’s
policies in this regard.
2. You have not allowed and will not allow anyone to copy your work with the
intention of passing it off as his or her own work.
3. You did not make use of another student’s work with or without permission and
submitted it as your own.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR A TAKE-HOME EXAM
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE
ANSWERING THE EXAMINATION QUESTIONS.
1. The examination question paper counts 100 marks. The duration of the
examination is from 11:15 – 15:15 (4 hours). In addition to the duration of
the examination indicated on the timetable, you are given 30 minutes to
FINALISE the uploading of your exam file. Your exam file must therefore
be uploaded via the myExams platform on 27 October 2025, BEFORE
15:45 (South African Standard Time).
You should not upload this file on the invigilator app. However, all
other requirements regarding the Invigilator App must be adhered to.
There is no contingency link for this examination. You MUST upload on the
myExams platform. Since Turnitin is utilised only typed, readable
answers that were submitted in time on the myExams platform will be
graded.
NOTE: The time on the myExams platform corresponds with the FINAL
upload time. This INCLUDES the extra 30 min. In other words, you must
upload your script BEFORE 15:45.
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,2. This examination consists of two (2) questions with sub questions. Answer
ALL the questions and fully substantiate your answers with reference to your
Study Guide, prescribed case law and legislation where applicable.
References should include specific pages of the Study Guide or paragraphs
of case law that were consulted by you personally to answer each question.
3. Strictly adhere to the indication regarding the number of lines that each
answer should consist of. You will be penalised if you do not adhere to
this instruction. Your answers may be shorter than the number of lines
indicated for each question.
4. Please do not include the questions and evaluation criteria in your
submitted answers. Number your answers correctly and
chronologically.
5. Although this is an open-book examination, you are not allowed to consult
another person while the examination is in progress. You may only consult
the prescribed material for this module. This includes the Study Guide and
the prescribed cases mentioned in the 101/3/2025 tutorial letter, available in
the e-reserves of the library.
6. You must tick the Declaration of Academic Dishonesty. Make sure you
understand what academic dishonesty entails and are aware of Unisa’s
policies in this regard. By ticking the declaration, you declare that you have
read, and that you are adhering to (i) the University’s Policy on Copyright
Infringement and Plagiarism and the Student Disciplinary Code, both
available on myUnisa: www.unisa.ac.za/unisarules, and (ii) the information
relating to student values and plagiarism that is found at
https://www.unisa.ac.za/sites/myunisa/default/Study-@-Unisa/Student-
values-and-rules. By ticking the declaration, you also declare that you
understand the implications of not adhering to the abovementioned policies.
Do not include a Declaration of Academic Dishonesty in your submitted
answers.
7. Your answers must be typed in Arial 12pt and submitted online in PDF
format. Create a file in Microsoft Word and save the file as an Adobe PDF
document. No other type of submission of your examination answers will
be accepted. Neither scanned typed answer files nor handwritten scripts will
be accepted.
8. E-mailed submissions will not be accepted for marking. As indicated, no file
must be submitted on the Invigilator App.
9. In line with the examination rules, a 0% mark will be allocated for
- answers that are not typed, or
- answers that are not typed in Arial 12pt, or
- answers that are scanned or not readable or searchable, or
- incorrect examination files submitted, or
- answers with manipulated text; or
- examination files that are password-protected.
10. Please note that the Invigilator App will apply during the examination. You
must use the Invigilator App for this examination. You must scan the QR code
below between 11:00 and 11:45 (SAST). If you experience any technical
challenges with the app between these times, send a WhatsApp message
to the technical helpdesk on 073 505 8273. Do not contact the lecturers.
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, Listening to audio (music) and making use of audio-to-text software is strictly
prohibited during your examination session unless such usage of the
software is related to a student’s assistive device that has been so declared.
Failure to do so will be a transgression of Unisa’s examination rules, and the
student's marks will be withheld.
11. Your answers will be submitted to Turnitin. You must accept the Turnitin
agreement (EULA). If you do not accept the agreement, your answers
will not be marked.
12. For all other exam-related challenges, you may contact the SCSC on 080
000 1870 or e-mail or refer to Get-Help for the
list of additional contact numbers.
GUIDELINES AND RULES FOR ANSWERING QUESTIONS:
• Answer all the questions below.
• Answering questions: Fully motivate your answers with reference to the most
relevant legal principles contained in the Study Guide, prescribed case law and
legislation, and clearly answer the questions. References should include specific
pages of the Study Guide or paragraphs of case law that were consulted by you
personally to answer each question. You will be assessed on your own level of
understanding and interpretation of the relevant legal principles and material by
looking at how well you applied the most relevant material to answer the questions.
The arguments that you make must be logical, well-structured, and substantiated
by relevant legal principles.
• Style: Type your own answer in accordance with the style guidelines set out in the
instructions above.
• Time management: Use the time given wisely. Use the estimated time
allocated below for each question as a guideline. You should also be guided
by the mark allocation.
• Referencing: As this is an open-book examination, all your answers must contain
references to the specific pages of the Study Guide or paragraphs of case law that
were consulted by you personally to answer each question. If you consulted a court
decision to answer a specific question, your answer must contain a reference to the
name of the court decision as well as a reference to the specific paragraph that you
consulted. Do not insert footnotes. No mark will be allocated for any content
in footnotes. Instead, include all references in brackets (in-text referencing)
following each answer. Do not include a bibliography anywhere in your
submission.
• Plagiarism: No mark will be allocated for any content directly copied from the
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EXAM PACK
FOR ASSISTANCE WITH THIS MODULE +27 67 171 1739
,UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
Oct/Nov 2025
PVL3701
Property Law
27 October 2025
11:15-15:15 (4 Hours)
100 Marks
First examiners: Prof LR Ngwenyama
Prof IM Knobel
Second examiners: Prof L Kiewitz
Mr LM Kutu
External examiner: Dr T Kotzé
This paper consists of ten (10) pages. The last 5 pages contains the questions.
This is an open-book examination
Honesty Declaration:
In writing and submitting this paper, you affirm that:
1. You understand what academic dishonesty entails and are aware of UNISA’s
policies in this regard.
2. You have not allowed and will not allow anyone to copy your work with the
intention of passing it off as his or her own work.
3. You did not make use of another student’s work with or without permission and
submitted it as your own.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR A TAKE-HOME EXAM
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE
ANSWERING THE EXAMINATION QUESTIONS.
1. The examination question paper counts 100 marks. The duration of the
examination is from 11:15 – 15:15 (4 hours). In addition to the duration of
the examination indicated on the timetable, you are given 30 minutes to
FINALISE the uploading of your exam file. Your exam file must therefore
be uploaded via the myExams platform on 27 October 2025, BEFORE
15:45 (South African Standard Time).
You should not upload this file on the invigilator app. However, all
other requirements regarding the Invigilator App must be adhered to.
There is no contingency link for this examination. You MUST upload on the
myExams platform. Since Turnitin is utilised only typed, readable
answers that were submitted in time on the myExams platform will be
graded.
NOTE: The time on the myExams platform corresponds with the FINAL
upload time. This INCLUDES the extra 30 min. In other words, you must
upload your script BEFORE 15:45.
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,2. This examination consists of two (2) questions with sub questions. Answer
ALL the questions and fully substantiate your answers with reference to your
Study Guide, prescribed case law and legislation where applicable.
References should include specific pages of the Study Guide or paragraphs
of case law that were consulted by you personally to answer each question.
3. Strictly adhere to the indication regarding the number of lines that each
answer should consist of. You will be penalised if you do not adhere to
this instruction. Your answers may be shorter than the number of lines
indicated for each question.
4. Please do not include the questions and evaluation criteria in your
submitted answers. Number your answers correctly and
chronologically.
5. Although this is an open-book examination, you are not allowed to consult
another person while the examination is in progress. You may only consult
the prescribed material for this module. This includes the Study Guide and
the prescribed cases mentioned in the 101/3/2025 tutorial letter, available in
the e-reserves of the library.
6. You must tick the Declaration of Academic Dishonesty. Make sure you
understand what academic dishonesty entails and are aware of Unisa’s
policies in this regard. By ticking the declaration, you declare that you have
read, and that you are adhering to (i) the University’s Policy on Copyright
Infringement and Plagiarism and the Student Disciplinary Code, both
available on myUnisa: www.unisa.ac.za/unisarules, and (ii) the information
relating to student values and plagiarism that is found at
https://www.unisa.ac.za/sites/myunisa/default/Study-@-Unisa/Student-
values-and-rules. By ticking the declaration, you also declare that you
understand the implications of not adhering to the abovementioned policies.
Do not include a Declaration of Academic Dishonesty in your submitted
answers.
7. Your answers must be typed in Arial 12pt and submitted online in PDF
format. Create a file in Microsoft Word and save the file as an Adobe PDF
document. No other type of submission of your examination answers will
be accepted. Neither scanned typed answer files nor handwritten scripts will
be accepted.
8. E-mailed submissions will not be accepted for marking. As indicated, no file
must be submitted on the Invigilator App.
9. In line with the examination rules, a 0% mark will be allocated for
- answers that are not typed, or
- answers that are not typed in Arial 12pt, or
- answers that are scanned or not readable or searchable, or
- incorrect examination files submitted, or
- answers with manipulated text; or
- examination files that are password-protected.
10. Please note that the Invigilator App will apply during the examination. You
must use the Invigilator App for this examination. You must scan the QR code
below between 11:00 and 11:45 (SAST). If you experience any technical
challenges with the app between these times, send a WhatsApp message
to the technical helpdesk on 073 505 8273. Do not contact the lecturers.
2
, Listening to audio (music) and making use of audio-to-text software is strictly
prohibited during your examination session unless such usage of the
software is related to a student’s assistive device that has been so declared.
Failure to do so will be a transgression of Unisa’s examination rules, and the
student's marks will be withheld.
11. Your answers will be submitted to Turnitin. You must accept the Turnitin
agreement (EULA). If you do not accept the agreement, your answers
will not be marked.
12. For all other exam-related challenges, you may contact the SCSC on 080
000 1870 or e-mail or refer to Get-Help for the
list of additional contact numbers.
GUIDELINES AND RULES FOR ANSWERING QUESTIONS:
• Answer all the questions below.
• Answering questions: Fully motivate your answers with reference to the most
relevant legal principles contained in the Study Guide, prescribed case law and
legislation, and clearly answer the questions. References should include specific
pages of the Study Guide or paragraphs of case law that were consulted by you
personally to answer each question. You will be assessed on your own level of
understanding and interpretation of the relevant legal principles and material by
looking at how well you applied the most relevant material to answer the questions.
The arguments that you make must be logical, well-structured, and substantiated
by relevant legal principles.
• Style: Type your own answer in accordance with the style guidelines set out in the
instructions above.
• Time management: Use the time given wisely. Use the estimated time
allocated below for each question as a guideline. You should also be guided
by the mark allocation.
• Referencing: As this is an open-book examination, all your answers must contain
references to the specific pages of the Study Guide or paragraphs of case law that
were consulted by you personally to answer each question. If you consulted a court
decision to answer a specific question, your answer must contain a reference to the
name of the court decision as well as a reference to the specific paragraph that you
consulted. Do not insert footnotes. No mark will be allocated for any content
in footnotes. Instead, include all references in brackets (in-text referencing)
following each answer. Do not include a bibliography anywhere in your
submission.
• Plagiarism: No mark will be allocated for any content directly copied from the
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