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You cannot be evicted during lockdown, but maybe you should apply for a Community Residential Unit in the meantime.
Approach the SAPS unit or contact the Department of Public Service and Administration
It is possible that there was a miscalculation. You should contact the UIF immediately.
Depending on her reasoning, you may need to report her to the Housing Department.
There are a few organisations that offer assistance, shelter, counselling, legal support and educational programmes
You and the mother/s will need a court order to compel the fund to do this.
The Master of the High Court issues a letter of authority to whoever was nominated to administer a deceased's estate.
No, the deceased cannot leave the estate to someone else without their spouse's permission.
It depends on whether your mother left a will. You still have the 50% share left by your grandmother.
There is some uncertainty surrounding this, but it is possible that you will have to pay.