Answers to your questions
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Can I get an ID if my birth was registered under the name/ID of someone who is not my birth mother?
Yes, but you should include an affidavit explaining the circumstances of your birth.
Can a title deed be transferred to a child?
Yes, if the child is between the ages of 7 and 18, and a parent or guardian is there to help.
How can a prisoner who was assigned the wrong case number appeal their sentence?
You need to contact a lawyer.
How can I change my children's Zimbabwean birth certificate details in SA?
There are pro bono and means-tested legal organisations who can help you.
Why is my aunt liable for her late husband's debts if they were married out of community of property?
As the representative with the letter of authority, she is required to pay all his debts.
Are no-fee schools allowed to charge extra costs?
"Voluntary donations" at no-fee schools are encouraged but not compulsory.
Does SASSA register policies for disability grant recipients?
No, SASSA does not register policies for disability grant recipients.
How can a foreign father add his name to his children's birth certificates?
Home Affairs should help you, but you will have to give a "good and sufficient reason"
Can you get a spousal visa if you have not lived together?
Yes because you do not have to live together. There is no minimum period of marriage either.