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Can I apply for an ID if my parent's ID is blocked?

If there is no other available parental ID but the blocked one, it could take a very long time for Home Affairs to resolve the problem.

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How can you get a late registration of birth certificate and ID if you are an orphan with no family?

You need to find some proof that you were born in South Africa and that at least one of your parents was South African.

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Can a fiancé claim from their deceased partner's intestate estate?

Yes, life partners "in a relationship intended to be permanent" should be regarded as spouses in terms of inheriting intestate estates.

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Why did SARS freeze my money?

You may owe them money, but they should have done their due diligence to notify you first.

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Does a wife have to share her pension money with her husband if he did not share his with her?

Possibly, but she should definitely get legal advice.

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Can my uncle claim my late father's assets if there is no will but my parents were married in community of property?

No, the Intestate Succession Act of 1987 would apply if there is no will.

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Can I claim UIF if my WCA has been approved but not paid out?

If your WCA claim was still being assessed, then yes. But it is unclear whether you can apply for UIF now.

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Is it legal for law enforcement agencies to confiscate my building materials after demolishing my shack?

No, it is not legal.

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Will an immigrant with expired documents be arrested if they go to Home Affairs?

They might. It would be best to contact an organisation that specialises in immigration matters.

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Can I remarry after separating from the woman for whom I paid lobola?

You can only remarry if you get divorced, or if she and the court agree to you taking a second wife.

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