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Yes, her passport will be sufficient to register for matric.
You have to go to Home Affairs in person with whatever documents you have left, as well as a police complaint report of the theft
Home Affairs is the only body which can verify the status of an employee, but it is an exceptionally slow and dysfunctional body.
No, this was announced in the recent budget speech.
Your UIF and provident fund money should be unaffected. How you left the company affects whether you can claim your money now.
As long as your partner has a valid visa and a letter of non-impediment, the process is the same.
You can contact a homeless support centre and find out what options are available in your area.
The school needs to submit the children's names to the Department of Transport.
You can get genetic testing done through the NHLS or a private company.
Apply to the Children's Court for an adoption order. There will be checks to make sure you will be a fit parent.