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Can asylum seekers study without a study visa?

Section 22 documents give the holder the right to work and study in South Africa.

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Does SASSA go against the Constitution by considering all marriages as in community of property for grant applications?

Probably not.

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Are long-term farm dwellers allowed to keep livestock?

You are legally allowed to live on the farm but whether you can have livestock is up to the owner. You can contact the Association for Rural Advancement.

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Can SASSA give me a one-off advance or loan on an existing grant?

You may want to apply for the SRD grant and try to get maintenance from your children's father.

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How can I compel my landlady to give my deposit back?

If there is no damage to the house and you are not behind in rent, you can lay a complaint at the provincial Rental Housing Tribunal.

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How do you change the title deed of a property bought from the council?

Like with other properties, the title deed is transferred by a conveyancing attorney.

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Can I take a second wife is the first was a civil marriage?

No, if you have a civil marriage, you are only allowed to have one marriage at a time.

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Can Zimbabwean Exemption Permits be renewed yet?

Unfortunately, Home Affairs has not communicated what will happen when the ZEPs expire on 31 December 2021.

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Can I change my surname without my parents' permission?

If you are older than 18, you don't need your parents' permission.

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I am a minor. What can I do if my parent is being neglectful?

You can contact Childline South Africa. Social workers try to help parents look after their children better.

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