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You can book an appointment at VSF Global for a new ZEP permit online. You can renew your driver’s license within a three-month grace period after it expires without facing penalties.
Yes, you can.
Legally, his marriage to the second wife does not exist – it is not a valid marriage. In this case suing each other for damages would be pointless as money would simply fall back into the joint estate
Current ZEP holders can either apply for new ZEPs or apply for a waiver so that they can apply for work visas. New ZEPs would be valid until 29 November 2025.
No. SASSA says unequivocally that no one should give their SASSA cards to any other person.
In terms of a 2019 judgment in the Makhanda High Court, yes. But the Department of Education website says otherwise.
You are not under legal obligation to do so, but it would probably be better if you did.
Yes, but there are other creditors that need to be paid off first.
To find your nearest Adult Education and Training centre, you can contact the DHET Western Cape Office
It's very strange that not even your mother is named on your birth certificate. You should make an affidavit explaining the situation and take it to Home Affairs, but you may end up needing legal help