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No, both spouses need to agree to change the joint will and this is no longer possible if one has passed away.
The disability grant is only available to people aged 19 to 59.
You could make a sworn affidavit explaining your circumstances, but you may need legal help.
You should make an application to the bank to take over the existing home loan, but you would have to meet the bank’s qualifying criteria.
You are protected by the Interim Protection of Informal Land Rights Act and cannot be removed without your informed permission.
If he did not leave a will, his child will inherit his estate when they turn 18. In the meantime, it will be kept in the Guardians Fund.
It may have found that your income exceeds R350 a month. If you disagree, you can appeal the rejection.
Without a valid visa she can be classified as "undesirable" and may be banned from SA for five years.
Get an HIV test as soon as you can. You may want to get counselling as well, regardless of the result.
Your father must first have the divorce order changed.