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My younger brother wants to put me out of my late father’s RDP house. How can we resolve this?

It depends on who inherited the house.

Is it possible for an RDP house to change ownership without the signed permission of the person who was named the dependent?

You should first find out whether the title deeds were issued in your mother's name.

Housing

I got a job after receiving the R370 social relief grant. What must I do?

You are required to inform SASSA of this change.

Sassa Social Grants

How can I lift the "red flag" on my persal number and get my pension pay-out?

Here are some suggestions about what you could do.

Social Grants

My mother passed away 7 years ago while waiting for a house. What is going to happen to that house?

It depends on several factors.

Housing Inheritance Wills and estates

The new owner of my flat told me to move out earlier than what we agreed on. What must I do?

You can't be evicted without a court order.

Housing How to deal with eviction

Home Affairs won't allow me to apply for an ID. What must I do?

You might need legal assistance.

Home Affairs

My late employer's son wants to claim his father’s RDP house where I've lived for 23 years. Can he do that?

It depends on who he named as the beneficiary of the house.

Housing Wills and estates

What arrangements can I make for my child’s grant money to be received by the person who will be looking after him?

You need to inform SASSA that the child’s circumstances have changed.

Social Grants

Can graduates in the critical skills category receive a waiver from having to work for 5 years before applying for Permanent Residence?

Yes, if you have graduated from a South African university.

Immigration Refugees Tertiary Education