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It's legal to smoke at home, but employers are allowed to regulate possession and use of dagga by employees.
The Ombudsman for Banking Services has indicated that banks must rectify errors that result in losses to customers.
You can apply online to replace your lost or damaged certificate issued by Umalusi.
Each time you claim benefits, the UIF cycle stops and then starts again when you return to work and resume paying UIF contributions.
Workers only receive outstanding payments once all secured creditors of the airline have been paid. This usually takes about 6 to 24 months.
Only if the respondent objects to your late filing. I suggest approaching the court for condonation anyway.
Wait for the judgment to be confirmed then go to the South African Embassy with supporting documents listed below.
You cannot access your father's deceased estate, including his bank account, without permission from the Master of the High Court.
All powers of attorney lapse when the owner dies.
To be on the safe side, perhaps it would be wise to apply for temporary visas for the family, as well as permanent residence for the whole family, you included.