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You may have to contact both SASSA and the insurer that has been deducting the money. The Black Sash could give you legal assistance
You will have to contact Postbank directly.
As the surviving spouse, you can apply for a copy of the death certificate from Home Affairs and have it certified.
You can contact the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment.
He would likely need legal assistance – supplying false information on an identity card could lead to a fine or even imprisonment.
The executor of the will can contact the Registrar of the High Court where the divorce was finalised and ask for a copy.
The municipality can perform an evaluation on your father's RDP house.
Your friend should approach organisations such as Scalabrini, who help immigrants and refugees in South Africa.
You can report an illegal sale of an RDP house to the SAPS and your local Housing Department.
Yes, it seems that is allowed.