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I want to claim my late mother’s RDP house, but my uncle wants to take it. What must I do?
You need to find out if a title deed was issued for the house.
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Can a grandparent pay child support if they're on state pension?
It's unlikely that the court would require a grandparent to pay child support from their state pension.
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Can I still claim my provident fund after being incarcerated for fraud?
Yes, but it depends on the amount of damages paid over to your employer.
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We want to sell the RDP house that belongs to my husband and his previous girlfriend. She’s never lived there but wants a share of the money. Can she do this?
Yes, she may if her name appears on the title deeds.
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I lost my asylum seeker's permit. Can I replace it?
It is very difficult to replace a lost permit. But here's what you could do.
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Will my son who has Down's Syndrome qualify for a state disability grant, and will I be means tested?
He will be eligible and you will be means tested
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How can I add my 6 month-old daughter born in Zimbabwe to my permit?
You need an “accompanying visa”, which must be applied for in Zimbabwe
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Can I sell my RDP house if I don't have the title deed?
To sell your RDP house, you must have the title deed and must have lived in it for eight years
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Is the RDP application process the same in Gauteng as the rest of the country?
Yes, you apply in the same way for an RDP house wherever you live
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My late mother was registered for an RDP house. Do her children have a claim to this house?
No, you can’t take up anyone’s place on the waiting list when they pass away
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