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She can go to the Department of Home Affairs. Because she and the father are Zimbabwean, the child's birth certificate will not have an ID number.
No. Legally, the principal does not have the power to block access to the matric farewell because of outstanding school fees.
You can approach the School Governing Body and negotiate a revised repayment plan.
You can apply for a relative's visa, but you will need it endorsed to allow you to work if you are offered employment.
Not yet. The SCA ruled it unconstitutional to withdraw someone's citizenship, but as at 5 March 2024 the Constitional Court is yet to make its decision.
Following a recent court ruling about blocked IDs, you should be able to apply for an ID the normal way. Home Affairs officials may not be aware of this, so perhaps tell them about the judgment.
Yes, you can withdraw from the savings pot once a year, provided it is not less than R2.000.
To apply for UIF as a foreign national, you need your passport and completed forms U1-28 and U1-19.
While the Higher Education Act of 1997 (HEA) grants the right to institutions to set policies and rules for its students, the HEA does not mention the supposed right to withhold certificates
Yes, her passport will be sufficient to register for matric.