Answers to your questions

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Why did Home Affairs deny my youngest child citizenship?

Children born after October 2014 will need a visa from Home Affairs.

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Why do I have to take leave in order to be paid by the UIF Relief Fund?

Your employer can require you to take annual leave at a time it suits them

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How can I bring my child back to South Africa from Nigeria?

You can contact these organisations.

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Can I remove illegal occupants staying at a house for which I have a letter of authority?

Under ordinary circumstances, no one can be evicted without a court order.

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I applied for an RDP house in 2015, but was told the list got lost. Is this possible?

No, it should not be possible that the housing office can simply lose your application.

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I lost my proof of an RDP application. What should I do?

Even if you lost your proof of applying, the municipality should be able to give you a copy.

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I'm a 27-year-old asylum seeker. Can I still be adopted?

You might need legal assistance.

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How can I claim death benefits from UIF for my late wife?

You have to claim within six months of the person’s death.

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I received nothing from my late father's pension fund. What should I do?

Pension funds have different rules. Here's what you can do.

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Can I still claim my provident fund and UIF from agencies where I used to work?

You won't be able to claim UIF while you are currently working.

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