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It depends on who he named as the beneficiary of the house.
You need to inform SASSA that the child’s circumstances have changed.
Yes, if you have graduated from a South African university.
Yes, but you'll still have to wait on the Eerste River waiting list.
It depends on the arrangement between your parents and your uncle.
Yes, but you can't apply for both social grants.
Yes, you need to decide to whom you wish to leave the house
No, here's why you won't qualify for both grants
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The municipality should still have records of awards of land made in 2002/3