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What will happen to my husband's RDP house that he got with his ex-wife if one of us dies?
If the title deed of the house is in your husband's name, you each own 50% of the house. If one dies, the other inherits their share.
I'm pregnant. What visa options are available to let my boyfriend stay in SA longer than three months?
He could apply for a number of visas: work, critical skills, life partner or (eventually) a relative visa
Can I claim UIF for my workers after the salon was closed for four months?
You can claim normal UIF. Your salon might qualify for the latest extension of the TERS payout.
What is the correct way to sell an RDP house?
Buying and selling a house is complicated. Here are the steps that need to be followed.
I am a ZEP holder but my daughter's school still wants me to pay school fees
Excluding ZEP holders from accessing school fees exemption is not in line with the spirit of the Constitution or the Schools Act.
SARS has the wrong ID number for me. What can I do?
If the company has submitted incorrect information, they need to correct it and resend to SARS.
The municipality is threatening to evict me because I don't have a title deed
They cannot evict you without a court order. If you haven't yet, you should apply for RDP housing
What can my Egyptian boyfriend do to stay in SA now that his passport has expired?
He needs to become "legalised." You would need legal help.
I employ private carers. How do I pay their UIF?
If you are registered as an employer, your UIF is paid via SARS. Otherwise, you will need to pay directly to the UIF.
Can refugee matriculants renew their permits and apply for ID this year (2021)?
Asylum/refugee status has been renewed up to 31 March 2021. You can apply for an ID.