Answers to your questions

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Which documents do I need to swap my RDP house?

You should go to the conveyancing attorney’s office.

Housing

Is it possible that someone stole my benefits from the Mineworkers Provident Fund?

It seems unlikely, but here's what you can do.

Mining

How can I get the title deed of an RDP house I've lived in since 1998?

You need to visit your nearest Deeds Office.

Housing

I can't open a bank account because I have a Visitor's Visa. What must I do?

You can get an endorsement on your spousal visa. Here's how.

Home Affairs Immigration

Can a divorcee apply for an RDP house?

Yes, but there are several factors involved.

Housing

Which documents do I need to claim UIF as an asylum seeker?

Here's the different ways to assist you.

Immigration Social Grants

Can I apply for the Older Person's Grant before turning 60?

No, you need to be 60 already.

Social Grants

My late father wrote an affidavit in 2011, leaving his house and everything in it to me. Is it still legally binding?

You may be able to use the affidavit, but there are steps you have to take

Inheritance Wills and estates

Can Home Affairs refuse to register my child if the mother's Visa expired?

No, they may not refuse to register a child’s birth. Here's why.

Home Affairs

I qualified for a disability grant but after missing work, my UIF claim was rejected. What must I do?

You can still claim, but it depends on several factors.

Labour Social Grants