, PVL2602 Assignment 1 Semester 1 2026
Unique Number: 279194
Due Date : 02 April 2026
QUESTION 1
Applicable law
Thabo died intestate and his estate must devolve in terms of the Intestate Succession
Act 81 of 1987. Because he was married to more than one wife under customary law,
section 1(4)(f) applies.
Identification of heirs
Spouses
Anna
Basetsana
Both qualify as surviving spouses.
Descendants
Cyril (son of Anna) is disqualified from inheriting because he murdered Kabelo. In terms
of the forfeiture rule (bloedige hand neem geen erf), he is deemed to have predeceased
Thabo. His daughter, Phula, can inherit by representation.
Ernest (predeceased son of Anna) is represented by:
Unique Number: 279194
Due Date : 02 April 2026
QUESTION 1
Applicable law
Thabo died intestate and his estate must devolve in terms of the Intestate Succession
Act 81 of 1987. Because he was married to more than one wife under customary law,
section 1(4)(f) applies.
Identification of heirs
Spouses
Anna
Basetsana
Both qualify as surviving spouses.
Descendants
Cyril (son of Anna) is disqualified from inheriting because he murdered Kabelo. In terms
of the forfeiture rule (bloedige hand neem geen erf), he is deemed to have predeceased
Thabo. His daughter, Phula, can inherit by representation.
Ernest (predeceased son of Anna) is represented by:
