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Must the deceased's wives inherit the estate in equal shares if the first marriage is under civil law and the other is customary?
Not unless he wrote a will. You cannot remarry if you are still in a civil law marriage.
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How can I get on the waiting list for gender reassignment surgery?
You would start by getting a referral from a doctor to the Transgender Clinic at Groote Schuur.
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How can I report corrupt driving instructors?
You can contact Corruption Watch, SAIDI or the government's anti-corruption hotline.
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Can I get a spousal visa for my partner if we are not married?
No, you need to apply for a life partner visa.
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Will my child have all the benefits of being South African if I give them my foreign partner's surname?
Yes, they should if at least one parent is a South African citizen.
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If a couple is separated but not divorced, can the husband remarry?
Not without the first wife and the court's permission
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How can I appeal SASSA's rejection of my R350 grant application? I do not have UIF money to claim.
You can go to SASSA's SRD grant website.
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What steps should I take when my housing status says I'm approved?
Keep checking the status of your application until your house is ready to be allocated
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My asylum permit expired and now I'm facing a fine even though all the refugee offices are closed.
You can approach one of the organisations that work with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
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My landlord wants to evict us once he gets the title deed. Should I still pay rent?
Renting RDP houses is technically illegal, but you cannot be evicted without a court order.
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