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Claims have to be submitted within three years of the date of death, but it could be worth contacting the relevant trust to confirm.
You can apply for SASSA Temporary Disability Grant while you wait for the outcome of the tribunal.
Only family members of the 20 miners who died in the Kloof Ikamva shaft accident in 2018 can claim jobs. You will need to apply in the regular way,
Yes, if you disagree with their assessment you can lodge an objection within 180 days.
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.
The panel's decision can be taken on review within 30 days, although the process is unclear.
You can contact the mine owners and ask them for help.
It seems unlikely, but here's what you can do.
There are four steps to follow to submit a claim.