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Under a marriage in community of property, the surviving partner will inherit their deceased spouse's share of the estate.
You need an alternative visa to stay in South Africa. If you can't get one, your child will probably have to go back to Zimbabwe with you.
If your parents were married in community of property, your mother had the right to leave her share of the house to her other children.
Yes, but only if you still pass the means test.
Because your parents were married in community of property, your mother has claim to 50% of the joint estate and might be able to overturn the transfer.
The panel's decision can be taken on review within 30 days, although the process is unclear.
Depending on your contract, your employer may withhold an amount equal to the period of notice not given.
It is unconstitutional to be prevented from writing your matric without an ID or other documentation. Your father can make a sworn affidavit to help your ID application.
You can only get a copy of the divorce decree from the High Court in which the decree was issued.
If you are sent to prison, you cannot work and so your employer will dismiss you or take it that you have resigned.