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You can approach a pro bono legal organisation for help.
The children qualify as an indigent household.
Home Affairs offices are not currently renewing any permits.
The Quota Permit no longer exists, but you can apply for a Spousal Permit.
You can ask a community organisation for help to come to an agreement with your neighbours.
It depends on who inherited the house.
You should first find out whether the title deeds were issued in your mother's name.
You are required to inform SASSA of this change.
Here are some suggestions about what you could do.
It depends on several factors.