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The court ordered that a foreign ex-spouse should be allowed to live and work in the country to discharge parental duties.
You'll need to get help from an organisation with experience in dealing with Home Affairs.
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.
Yes, the court ruled that the ZEP was to be deemed still valid until June 2024.
Yes, a sibling DNA test can indeed establish whether half-siblings share a biological father.
Your father's permanent residence in South Africa does not give you access to study in South Africa.
You can email the RRO where you got your most recent extension to make an appointment or try to renew it online.
If your tax directive application is declined, it may be due to incorrect data captured
You can contact Home Affairs to appeal your status as a "prohibited person".
Legal permission to work in South Africa is accessed by getting a visa. In you case it can be a relatives visa, spousal visa or life partner visa