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You have a legal right to a statement of the amount owed and how it was calculated. It is also possible to ask for a discount on the collection fees and apparently this is often granted.
Disabled people are supposed to be given priority for RDP houses and the houses are also supposed to be adapted to their needs.
The landlord must follow the steps in the Prevention of Illegal Eviction Act.
Most provident funds say you must remain a member of the fund as long as you are employed by the employer participating in the fund.
Home Affairs now has a system where you can check the status of your application by SMS.
Your municipality must provide emergency housing which is dignified and with access to services.
You can take it up with the teacher and principal. If necessary, after that you can approach the school governing body.
SPCA mobile units can transport your cats to hospital for sterilisation and return them to you.
To hold the authorities to account, you have to be organised, so that they understand that there will be consequences for not consulting the community in future.