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It should be possible for you to get into a TVET College with an adult matric level 3, and perhaps some universities.
He can try gathering his own school or hospital records and seek help from legal organisations.
Even without all the documents, you have the right to apply for Late Registration of Birth. If Home Affairs refuses or delays, you can seek legal help.
Make a sworn affidavit stating all the facts, take a copy of your nephew's affidavit to a lawyer for legal help.
Groote Schuur’s request to reclassify Sexual Reassignment Surgery as a quaternary service was approved in 2019, but national funding and implementation are yet to follow. There’s a long waitlist.
You can claim RAF general damages if a doctor confirms your son’s head injury caused serious long-term mental or behavioural issues.
You could ask if the social workers are able to apply for a birth certificate for the child if the mother is unable or unwilling to do it.
If the will names you as the fideicommissary heir, you may have a legal right to the property. Consult the Master’s Office for help.
If your birth was registered, you can get a copy of your birth certificate from Home Affairs. If not, you will need to apply through the Late Registration of Birth process.
If you can't afford school fees, you should apply for a fee exemption or negotiate a payment plan before legal action is taken.