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Yes, but only with the mother's permission can an application be made to the High Court.
You should lay a complaint with the B-BBEE Commission.
You can lodge a complaint at a Consumer Protection office under Section 41 of the Consumer Protection Act.
Yes, they are, according to the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act of 1998.
Contact the Agricultural Sector Provident Fund (ASPF)
It depends whether she left a will, if you were married in community of property, and if you had an antenuptial contract.
Go to the Master's office or magistrate's court with an application on form J251 and certified proof of the account holder's identity.
If you are the legal owner of the house, you do not need to transfer it to her. Maybe you can work out a setup that benefits you both.
Being two years older than the average age of your grade isn't unusual. You can plead your case with the school or you can continue your education through ABET.
You can make a sworn affidavit explaining his position and try to apply for it as his parent/guardian.