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Unfortunately not. It is a legal requirement for your accounts to be frozen upon your death.
You will likely need a late registration of birth certificate but you can apply for a temporary ID in the meantime.
You cannot be evicted during lockdown, but maybe you should apply for a Community Residential Unit in the meantime.
It is possible that there was a miscalculation. You should contact the UIF immediately.
Approach the SAPS unit or contact the Department of Public Service and Administration
There are a few organisations that offer assistance, shelter, counselling, legal support and educational programmes
Depending on her reasoning, you may need to report her to the Housing Department.
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.