PVL2602
ASSIGNMENT 1
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Ethically crafted.
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, PVL2602
ASSIGNMENT 1 SEMESTER 1 2026
DUE DATE: MARCH 2026
QUESTION 1
Thabo died intestate in 2025, leaving an estate valued at R2 100 000. As his
marriages to Anna, Basetsana and the late Dinah were concluded in terms of
customary law, they are recognised as valid marriages. The devolution of his
estate is governed by the Intestate Succession Act 81 of 1987, as amended and
applied through the Reform of Customary Law of Succession and Regulation of
Related Matters Act 11 of 2009. This framework ensures that surviving customary
spouses in a polygamous union are treated as “spouses” for intestate succession
purposes.
Applicable Legal Provisions
Since Thabo is survived by spouses (Anna and Basetsana) and descendants,
section 1(1)(c) of the Intestate Succession Act applies. Each surviving spouse is
entitled to the greater of a child’s share or the statutory minimum amount (currently
R250 000). The residue of the estate then passes to the descendants per stirpes
(by representation).
Calculation of the Child’s Share
Thabo had six children’s portions for succession purposes:
Cyril (alive)
Ernest (predeceased, represented by Selo and Yvette)
Malefu (alive)
Kabelo (predeceased, no descendants)
ASSIGNMENT 1
Academically sound.
Ethically crafted.
Distinction driven.”
The material provided is custom-written and
intended solely for study support and
academic guidance. It must not be
submitted as-is to any institution. All
documents are plagiarism-checked to
ensure originality. By purchasing, you agree
to use this material responsibly and in
accordance with your university’s code of
conduct.
, PVL2602
ASSIGNMENT 1 SEMESTER 1 2026
DUE DATE: MARCH 2026
QUESTION 1
Thabo died intestate in 2025, leaving an estate valued at R2 100 000. As his
marriages to Anna, Basetsana and the late Dinah were concluded in terms of
customary law, they are recognised as valid marriages. The devolution of his
estate is governed by the Intestate Succession Act 81 of 1987, as amended and
applied through the Reform of Customary Law of Succession and Regulation of
Related Matters Act 11 of 2009. This framework ensures that surviving customary
spouses in a polygamous union are treated as “spouses” for intestate succession
purposes.
Applicable Legal Provisions
Since Thabo is survived by spouses (Anna and Basetsana) and descendants,
section 1(1)(c) of the Intestate Succession Act applies. Each surviving spouse is
entitled to the greater of a child’s share or the statutory minimum amount (currently
R250 000). The residue of the estate then passes to the descendants per stirpes
(by representation).
Calculation of the Child’s Share
Thabo had six children’s portions for succession purposes:
Cyril (alive)
Ernest (predeceased, represented by Selo and Yvette)
Malefu (alive)
Kabelo (predeceased, no descendants)
