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When can SA Express employees expect to be paid their outstanding monies after the airline's liquidation in 2020?

Workers only receive outstanding payments once all secured creditors of the airline have been paid. This usually takes about 6 to 24 months.

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Do I need to apply for condonation if the respondent and I both filed our affidavits late and my lawyer withdrew from the case?

Only if the respondent objects to your late filing. I suggest approaching the court for condonation anyway.

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How can I restore my South African citizenship after it was withdrawn by the government when I left the country?

Wait for the judgment to be confirmed then go to the South African Embassy with supporting documents listed below.

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How can I access unclaimed money from my late father's bank account?

You cannot access your father's deceased estate, including his bank account, without permission from the Master of the High Court.

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What rights does a person with the power of attorney have over the rental of a house when the house owner dies while overseas?

All powers of attorney lapse when the owner dies.

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What does my housing application status mean?

You can check the meaning of your housing allocation status code in the table below.

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Does my family need to have temporary visas first or can they just apply for permanent residency at the same time as me?

To be on the safe side, perhaps it would be wise to apply for temporary visas for the family, as well as permanent residence for the whole family, you included.

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Can I be financially and medically assisted while waiting for the independent tribunal to decide on my compensation claim?

You can apply for SASSA Temporary Disability Grant while you wait for the outcome of the tribunal.

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What can I do if I appealed but still have not received my R350 Social Relief of Distress grant?

If you are not satisfied with the outcome of the appeal, they say you can take it to the High Court for a judicial review.

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Why did my monthly allowance from the Municipality Pension Fund stop after I turned 21?

The pension comes to an end when you turn 22, so you should call the GEPF to ask why it stopped early.

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