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What can I do to prevent my father from selling a property in which my sister has been living for years?
The only legal way the deeds can be transferred is if your sister buys or inherits the house.
What I can do if I owe SARS money but am now unemployed?
You can contact SARS and ask them to assist you.
How can I get my ID when Home Affairs can't find my birth certificate in the system?
You can apply for a birth certificate in a late registration of birth application.
My grandfather may have received an RDP house. What should we do?
You can phone the Housing Enquiries Hotline and find out what happened to his RDP application.
How can undocumented Malawians register the birth of their baby?
There are several organisations to consult as to the best way forward.
What can I do about the unfair allocation of RDP houses to people in Somerset West?
You could ask the MEC for Human Settlements to review your application.
I am unemployed and cannot pay my rent. What do I do?
An eviction order granted under Level 2 lockdown can only be carried out after the national state of disaster.
How can I apply for my late husband's UIF benefits?
You will need to visit the Labour Centre.
Is it possible to apply for an RDP house online instead of going to the housing office?
Unless you live in the Western Cape, it is likely you still have to go to the housing office in person.
How can I register my baby's birth when my husband's entry visa expired?
If his visa expired before lockdown, you may need to get legal assistance.