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My late husband worked at Impala Platinum Mine in Springs. How can I find his provident fund?
Contact HR at Impala Platinum to ask them which provident fund your husband belonged to.
I bought a new RDP house from the owner. He has since moved to another province. How can transfer the property to my name?
You should take all the documents you have to the municipality and ask them to help legalise your situation.
I applied for UIF and now they are saying I received an overpayment. What should I do?
You should contact the UIF office directly to find out about any penalties if there was an error in the amount paid to you.
How long does it take to pay out UIF after submitting a claim?
Return to the Labour Centre where you submitted your claim and ask them what is holding up your claim.
Can I stop my previous employer from attaching my provident fund to pay maintenance?
You will have to show the maintenance court evidence that you can continue paying maintenance without the attachment to your provident fund.
My child was hit by a car eight years ago and still experiences pain today. RAF said I can't claim compensation because the injury wasn't deemed serious. What can I do?
Return to the hospital where you child was treated and request for them to assess how the injury affected your child's life.
The company I work for has not given us a contract to sign and is robbing employees through hours worked and money paid.
Your employer is not legally required to give you a written contract to sign.
I am 55 and survive on a disability grant. Do I qualify for a government subsidy to buy or rent a house?
Yes, you can apply for an RDP/BNG house or rent at a social housing project.
My father passed away due to silicosis complications. How can I claim benefits?
You could claim benefits under Occupational Diseases in Mines and Works Act of 1973 or the Tshiamiso Trust.
Are employees of liquidated companies considered creditors that must be paid by the liquidators?
Yes, but there are other creditors that need to be paid off first.