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It is possible that there was a miscalculation. You should contact the UIF immediately.
Depending on her reasoning, you may need to report her to the Housing Department.
Approach the SAPS unit or contact the Department of Public Service and Administration
You and the mother/s will need a court order to compel the fund to do this.
The Master of the High Court issues a letter of authority to whoever was nominated to administer a deceased's estate.
No, the deceased cannot leave the estate to someone else without their spouse's permission.
It depends on whether your mother left a will. You still have the 50% share left by your grandmother.
You may want the CCMA to get involved.
There is some uncertainty surrounding this, but it is possible that you will have to pay.
The mothers don't but the children do have claim to the house.