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Is there a visa that lets someone who has a South African child stay in the country?
Unfortunately, Home Affairs does not grant visitor's visas to people who apply in terms of their minor South African children.
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Is it possible to apply for an ID for the first time without a parent?
It may be possible if you can get a certified copy of their ID.
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What can I do if my employer hasn't submitted my provident fund claim forms and is avoiding me?
Send a registered letter to the Trustees of the Fund informing them of the matter.
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How can I change my marriage from being in community of property to be out of community of property?
You and your spouse can jointly apply to the high court for permission.
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What can I do if I don't qualify for government housing and have no source of income?
First claim your UIF, if you qualify. Then apply for the new Covid-19 SRD grant.
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Can you marry someone under customary law if you are already married under civil law to someone else?
No, the law is very clear on this.
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Can I get a FLISP subsidy if I inherited my father's property?
No, to qualify for FLISP you must be a first-time homeowner.
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I get an error code on my birth certificate when I try to apply for tertiary education. Is there some way around this?
You will likely need a late registration of birth certificate but you can apply for a temporary ID in the meantime.
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Can you make a will that allows beneficiaries to access the accounts even before the estate is wound up?
Unfortunately not. It is a legal requirement for your accounts to be frozen upon your death.
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Someone has been illegally renting their CTCHC house to me and now we are being evicted. Please help!
You cannot be evicted during lockdown, but maybe you should apply for a Community Residential Unit in the meantime.
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