Answers to your questions
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How can ordinary citizens hold our municipalities accountable for their actions (or lack thereof)?
There are processes in place for this, but it is usually more effective to organise as a community.
Can disabled people get RDP houses?
Yes, the municipality is supposed to give preference to a disabled person applying for an RDP house.
How can a mother with an expired visa register her children?
There are a few possible options, but the best route may be to get legal help.
What are the rights of someone who has occupied a house after it was abandoned 20 years ago?
Under the PIE Act, you cannot be evicted without a court order. You might be able to transfer the house to your name.
How can a first-time applicant get their ID without their parents or a birth certificate?
You will need whatever documents of theirs that you have and apply for both documents at the same time.
Can my coworker sell half her RDP house to me?
Yes, but only if she has owned the property for more than eight years.
How can I make a review application to the Labour Court to overturn a decision made by the CCMA?
A review application is made by filling out Form 4 at the Labour Court.
Can I sell a portion of the municipal land that I bought?
Consult the municipality about what the minimum size for subdivision is in your area.
What happens with the title deed if there is no will?
The Intestate Succession Act of 1987 applies
How can I stop my relatives from stealing money from my late grandmother's estate?
You can lodge a complaint with the Master of the High Court.