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Your best bet is probably to ask an organisation that frequently deals with Home Affairs to help you.
You can apply for a replacement copy or a full death certificate at any Home Affairs office.
Only one parent's ID is required to apply for an ID, according to Home Affairs' website, so you may want to get legal help.
Go to the Master of the High Court where the letter of authority was issued and ask them to help you.
You should go to the SASSA office and explain the situation and why you are applying for the Child Support Grant.
Both of these issues can be resolved through mediation to reach an agreement or parenting plan, which can then be made an order of court.
Unfortunately not. UNHCR says that refugees are identified for Resettlement based on their protection needs.
The Director-General of Home Affairs can issue an order that will allow a foreign ex-spouse who applies for a visitor’s or relative’s visa to stay in the country.
It should be possible to come to an agreement about the payment of rental arrears, as well as to compel the landlord to repair the premises and refund you for repairs undertaken at your own expense.
Yes, interest that is automatically reinvested would be considered as income.