Answers to your questions

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Should my parents pay the municipality for an RDP house they gave to my uncle?

It depends on the arrangement between your parents and your uncle.

Housing Wills and estates

Do I qualify for the Covid-19 TERS if I was a permanent employee who paid UIF monthly?

Yes, but you can't apply for both social grants.

Covid-19 Social Grants

Can I change the dependent I registered as the sole beneficiary of my RDP house?

Yes, you need to decide to whom you wish to leave the house

Housing

Can a pensioner get the child support grant as well as the old age pension?

No, here's why you won't qualify for both grants

Social Grants

How can matric learners without IDs apply for one to write their final exams?

You may wish to consult the following organisations for advice

Home Affairs

I was awarded an erf 18 years ago but didn’t know about it. What should I do?

The municipality should still have records of awards of land made in 2002/3

Land

Can I apply for a child grant again after I cancelled it a few years ago?

Yes, if your income is below a certain level

Social Grants

How can I transfer ownership of a plot I bought?

You need to consult with a conveyancing attorney

Housing Land

How can my church retain its registration of a site under a new name?

The existing title needs to be cancelled

Land

How much does it cost to change ownership of a house?

There are several costs involved in the process

Housing