Answers to your questions

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How can I transfer an RDP house into my child’s name, when I have a letter of authority?

You need to make sure the title deed is in your child's name.

Housing Inheritance

Why is SASSA demanding my late husband's death certificate when he died twenty years ago?

SASSA needs proof, but Home Affairs should help you.

Home Affairs Sassa

Can my mother get UIF and SASSA pensions at the same time?

Yes, but that might not be in your mother's best interests.

Sassa

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.

Labour

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.

How to deal with eviction

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

Home Affairs Immigration

Can a South African old age grant be paid out if the grantee is overseas?

You must ask SASSA

Sassa

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

Immigration

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

Debt

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

Home Affairs Immigration