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The employer cannot withhold any provident fund benefits himself. He has to ask the provident fund for permission.
South Africa's High Commission in Nigeria is over-burdened. You many have to engage the services of a lawyer.
With the letter of authority, you can ask the municipality to transfer bills to your name
Home Affairs can only be compelled to act by a court order that finds the delay is unreasonable
Yes, you should probably get all your unemployment insurance payments before applying for an old age pension.
If the house was in your father's name, here are some things you can do.
The first thing to check is that there is a title deed for the house.
If you belong to a bargaining council fund it can take up to six months.