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You could lay a complaint at the Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services (JICS).
There is no law compelling employers of domestic workers to provide a pension, but they do need to register the worker for UIF.
Home Affairs is dealing with a huge backlog of applications. You may need legal aid to compel them to process yours now.
Home Affairs is supposed to let your adoptive parents help you apply. They should also tell you why your applications have been denied.
As a person living on a farm, you may be covered by the Extension of Security of Tenure Act of 1997.
No, the money will not disappear, but SASSA says you need to withdraw some of the grant money within 90 days.
You can ask a family member or friend to apply on your behalf. They must take a letter from you and a doctor's note saying why you can't visit the office yourself.
Yes, you can make a full or partial withdrawal before retirement, but you can only do so once.
Different municipalities have their own policies. Check with yours and if you can apply, discuss installing a pre-paid meter with your landlord.
If your disability has been improved or corrected with assistive technology, you may no longer qualify for the grant.