Answers to your questions
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Can someone be given an RDP house if the dependent is registered for two RDP houses?
It is illegal for a family to own more than one RDP house.
Can you transfer a property to your name if you're willing to pay off the utilities bill?
No, you need to find out who the owner of the property is.
I was overtaxed on my provident fund by SARS. What can I do?
The rate of tax is lower if you were retrenched.
Who is allowed to have a letter of authority for my deceased aunt’s RDP house?
The letter of authority goes to one of her three children.
My previous landlord doesn't want to give me back my money and now he has blocked me. What should I do?
You can lay a complaint at the Rental Housing Tribunal.
My asylum seeker permit expired and now I don't qualify for UIF. What can I do?
Your permit is still considered valid if it expired on or after 15 March.
How should matric 2020 learners without IDs apply to tertiary education institutions?
You can still apply for a temporary ID at Home Affairs.
I cannot afford conveyancing fees to transfer a property into my name. What can I do?
You can approach a pro bono legal organisation for help.
What does the law says about minors who cannot pay outstanding municipal debt on an RDP house?
The children qualify as an indigent household.
How can I renew my asylum seeker permit which will expire soon?
Home Affairs offices are not currently renewing any permits.