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Asylum/refugee status has been renewed up to 31 March 2021. You can apply for an ID.
Unfortunately, I don't think you can but you might be able to apply for a subsidy.
Yes, she should be able to claim under the “reduced working time option.”
If he died without a will, the Intestate Succession Act applies. You may need legal help.
It is up to the mother whether she wants the child to have her name or the father's name
Ask a social worker if the family can be assisted to have access to your grandmother and check that she is alright.
You can contact the Western Cape government or get some legal advice.
You need to contact NSFAS
Check with your employer and the fund administrators
You could ask the GEPF and see if there is any way in which you could be included as a beneficiary.