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If the owner nominates an heir in their will, that person will become the legal owner of the house.
It will be cheaper if the house is inherited by the heir through a will.
You can contact the mine owners and ask them for help.
If a buyer breaches the sale agreement, the seller can take them to court.
No, but he has inherited a child's share, just like you and your sister.
If the first wife agreed to the second marriage, the second wife and her children have the same protection and rights.
Yes. You can go into Debt Review and possibly work out a new repayment plan.
If they have valid claim to the house, you can ask a mediator to help your family come to an agreement.
Even if an eviction order is granted, you cannot be evicted until after lockdown. You may need legal assistance if you want to be recompensated.
Unfortunately, Home Affairs does not grant visitor's visas to people who apply in terms of their minor South African children.