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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.
You can apply for permanent residence on other grounds, like business. The process is described below.
Although there are other housing programmes you are eligible for, you would need to settle your debts first.
Since you were married in community of property, you inherited the house when your ex-husband passed away. You can do what you want with it.
Go to the funeral parlour and ask for a copy of your invoice or receipt.
The Rental Housing Tribunal hears and resolves disputes between landlords and tenants.
Child pension is for the deceased member's children, while death benefits include other beneficiaries