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My son has schizophrenia. SASSA has declined his disability grant application. What can I do?

Perhaps your most immediate action should be to appeal this denial.

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What do I do now that the bargaining council has transferred my provident fund to my new employer?

Provident fund can only be paid if the industry of your new job is different from the industry of your old job.

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How do I claim from a funeral policy if I don’t want to continue paying for the policy?

It depends on the kind of funeral policy you took out.

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We need advice on how to manage the process of inheriting two properties from our late brother.

Agreement amongst the five siblings is key to dealing successfully with inheriting your late brother’s properties. It is only the executor who has the right to deal with the deceased estate.

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Should I wait for the spousal permit to be extended before informing Home Affairs that we are divorced?

The court ordered that a foreign ex-spouse should be allowed to live and work in the country to discharge parental duties.

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I was shot while working and I did not receive compensation forms. What can I do?

Your employer is legally obliged to assist you. If they don't, you can report them to the labour department.

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Can I dispute how much money the compensation company paid after my late husband was permanently disabled?

Your first step should be to establish from the compensation company how they decided on the amount

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How can I stop unauthorised deductions from my SASSA grant?

You can submit a dispute of the deduction to SASSA

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What can I do if my tenant refuses to pay his rent or vacate the premises and I cannot afford to pay for his electricity?

A landlord cannot cut off a tenant's electricity even if he is in arrears with rent. You need to apply for an eviction order from the court.

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Can I take the allowance from my late husband’s estate as a lump sum instead of monthly payments?

Yes, you can. The Supreme Court ruled that lump sum payments of deceased estates could be made in terms of the law.

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