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1.2 The requirements for appointment as a guardian (tutor)
Youmustknowwhattherequirementsfortheappointmentasaguardian
are. They are listed in your textbook on page 300 from (1) to (5).
1.3 The rights and duties of a guardian (tutor)
You must know what the rights and duties of a guardian generally include.
They are listed on pages 300±301 of the textbook.
1.4 Termination of guardianship
Note that guardianship is terminated at the commencement of certain
events. These events are listed on page 301 of your textbook from (1) to
(7). You must be able to list them.
2 CURATORSHIP
Under this heading in your textbook on page 301 the concept curatorship
is defined. Thereafter it is explained that a curator can be appointed for
different purposes. Ensure in this regard that you know what a curatrix
bonis, acuratrix personae and a curatrix ad litem is.
2.1 The types of curators
The different types of curators for which South African law provides, are
set out on pages 302±303 of the textbook. Ensure that you can give a
proper definition of each type of curator (ie a curator nominate, an
assumed curator, a curator dative and a curator ad litem).
ACTIVITY
Briefly explain the meaning of the following terms:
(1) curator nominate
(2) assumed curator
(3) curator dative
(4) curator/curatrix ad litem
FEEDBACK
(1) A curator nominate is someone who is appointed by a testator or
donor who bequeaths or donates property to a person who lacks
capacity to act, such as a minor or a mentally ill person, to administer