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Possibly. In terms of the 2018 judgement in the Naki case, Home Affairs should accept and consider your application.
You can get exemption by applying to Home Affairs for a Waiver of Regulation 9(5).
Yes, if you are a dependent of a permanent residence holder and are aged under 21 years. But there is a massive backlog at Home Affairs.
They might. It would be best to contact an organisation that specialises in immigration matters.
It will be difficult. as they may not qualify for other visas in the Immigration Act.
Yes, if Home Affairs accepts the ID number on your birth certificate.
Home Affairs should help you, but you will have to give a "good and sufficient reason"
Yes because you do not have to live together. There is no minimum period of marriage either.
No, you need to apply for a life partner visa.
Yes, they should if at least one parent is a South African citizen.