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For V-list Code J, there are two possible appeals that you can submit to the Director-General of Home Affairs.
SASSA will likely count the repayments as income. Because the grant value works on a sliding scale, I suggest you let SASSA know when the loan has been paid off.
Given your circumstances, you could try contacting your local housing office and ask them to help you. Depending on your circumstances, you might qualify for a different housing programme.
Yes, as long as you have a document authorising you to do so.
Go to the municipality with your proof of application and ID, tell them what happened, and ask them to help you.
It could be that you did not submit a "Confirmation of Life" in time, as per the notice issued by Acting Commissioner, Farzana Fakir in 2023. You should try to reach the Commissioner to rectify this.
To qualify for citizenship by naturalisation, you must have had a permanent residence permit for at least five years.
Dependents under the age of 22 qualify for GEPF benefits. If you were not nominated, the GEPF has the right to overrule the list of beneficiaries to include you.
Yes, you may still qualify for the Community Residential Units and Housing Programme if you have previously benefitted from a government housing programme or owned property.
It is possible that someone is fraudulently using your details to collect a social grant. You should contact SASSA as soon as possible.