Answers to your questions

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I’m late with rent. Can the landlord attach my vehicle?

Yes, if they apply for an attachment order

How to deal with eviction

Why was my brother’s application for an older person’s grant declined?

Here's why SASSA declined his applicaiton

Social Grants

How do payment holidays influence your credit score?

It should not negatively affect your credit score

Labour

My father is threatening to evict my brothers from his RDP house. What should they do?

They might need legal assistance

How to deal with eviction

I am a foreigner. How can I register my child in South Africa?

You might need legal assistance

Home Affairs

How can I formalise my marriage as an asylum seeker in South Africa?

You might need legal assistance

Home Affairs Refugees

Can my boss use my leave days during the lockdown?

It depends on several factors

Labour

Am I allowed to catch fish during the lockdown?

Under current Level 4 lockdown regulations, it is not allowed

Labour

Should I be paid for working overtime due to the lockdown?

You aren't entitled to overtime pay for the following reasons.

Labour

How can I claim a SASSA disability grant?

You need to hand in a medical report that confirms your disability.

Social Grants