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My mother used to work at large company but was dismissed decades ago. Can she claim a pension from them?
To begin with, you will need to check if your mother's benefits are in an unclaimed benefit fund.
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The house where my mother has lived for ten years seems to have been sold. What happens now?
The new owners have to follow proper procedures.
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Why am I only being granted six-month permits to stay in South Africa and why am I not being granted citizenship?
It's complicated, but there are things you could try
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Can a South African old age grant be paid out if the grantee is overseas?
You must ask SASSA
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I live in South Africa illegally but I have a five-year-old child that is a South African citizen. What can I do to secure my status?
You should qualify for a spousal visa, but you will probably need legal help
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My ex-husband has stopped paying maintenance and now I'm blacklisted. What can I do?
You must approach your local maintenance or magistrates court
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Can I get papers to remain in South Africa if my child is a citizen?
No, but you can apply for two kinds of visa
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Can my employer withhold my provident fund for damages for which I am responsible?
The employer cannot withhold any provident fund benefits himself. He has to ask the provident fund for permission.
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My fiancé and I have been waiting for four months to get his visiting visa approved by the High Commission in Nigeria. What can we do?
South Africa's High Commission in Nigeria is over-burdened. You many have to engage the services of a lawyer.
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I live in my late father's RDP house. How do I transfer water and electricity bills to my name?
With the letter of authority, you can ask the municipality to transfer bills to your name
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