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Who inherits my deceased husband’s house when his mother was made the beneficiary at the municipal office?

You may need legal help. Here is why.

Inheritance

How can I claim my provident fund if my former employer refuses to give me the withdrawal form?

Your employer legally has to sign your withdrawal notification.

Labour

Will Home Affairs extend my Retired Person’s Visa now that I am living with HIV?

You shouldn't be discriminated against because of your HIV status.

HIV Home Affairs

I'm a reserve force member in the South African National Defence Force. Do I qualify for provident funds?

There is no pension or provident fund that applies to reserve force members.

SANDF

How can former miners access unpaid benefits?

Here is how silicosis claimants can access unpaid benefits.

How can I apply for birth certificates for my children if I am Zimbabwean and not married to the South African father?

Applying for birth certificates can be complicated. You may need help.

Home Affairs

How can I check if there are any disputes involving the property I am buying and is a letter of executorship enough proof of ownership?

A letter of executorship is not enough proof on its own.

Housing

I received an RDP house in 2008 but I could not occupy due to illegal invaders. Now the municipality is claiming unpaid rates from me. What can I do?

You need a lawyer to help resolve this situation

How to deal with eviction

I am in a same-sex marriage, and Home Affairs has denied my application to change my surname to my spouse's. Is this legal?

Home Affairs is wrong, but it is complicated.

Home Affairs LGBTI

My sister's ID has the wrong birth date, how can this be corrected?

Here's how to fix an error on an ID document.

Home Affairs