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Yes, but you should include an affidavit explaining the circumstances of your birth.
Yes, if the child is between the ages of 7 and 18, and a parent or guardian is there to help.
You need to contact a lawyer.
There are pro bono and means-tested legal organisations who can help you.
As the representative with the letter of authority, she is required to pay all his debts.
"Voluntary donations" at no-fee schools are encouraged but not compulsory.
No, SASSA does not register policies for disability grant recipients.
Home Affairs should help you, but you will have to give a "good and sufficient reason"
Yes because you do not have to live together. There is no minimum period of marriage either.
No, you need to discuss the issue with the provident fund itself.