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You should notify the bank that you intend to defend yourself on the grounds of reckless lending.
it may be best to contact the Cape Town Deeds office, but because you have to visit the office in person, you may prefer to go to the Deeds Office in King Williamstown.
The new owners cannot evict you without a court order. You are covered by the Extension of Security of Tenure Act of 1997.
It is a complicated question but this may be a person's best chance to own a property.
You can seek a court order which forces the owner to turn the electricity back on. He can't evict you without a court order.
The Constitution states that no one can be evicted without a court order.
No, Home Affairs may not refuse an application for a marriage certificate for a same sex marriage.
One option is to lodge a complaint on hellopeter.com
The Refugees Act says that if you have “just cause” for not renewing your permit in time, you may not pay a fine or be imprisoned.
You may be able to get a Social Relief of Distress Grant in the event of a crisis or disaster.