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Yes, but you may need to prove that you are the biological child of a South African citizen.
Home Affairs is supposed to let your adoptive parents help you apply. They should also tell you why your applications have been denied.
As a person living on a farm, you may be covered by the Extension of Security of Tenure Act of 1997.
No, the money will not disappear, but SASSA says you need to withdraw some of the grant money within 90 days.
You can ask a family member or friend to apply on your behalf. They must take a letter from you and a doctor's note saying why you can't visit the office yourself.
Yes, you can make a full or partial withdrawal before retirement, but you can only do so once.
There is a huge backlog at Home Affairs, so the acting Director-General extended existing permits for those who applied or appealed before 20 November 2023.
Different municipalities have their own policies. Check with yours and if you can apply, discuss installing a pre-paid meter with your landlord.
If your disability has been improved or corrected with assistive technology, you may no longer qualify for the grant.
Yes, but only with the mother's permission can an application be made to the High Court.