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I bought an RDP house without the title deed and now the seller wants the house back. What must I do?
You need to get some legal advice
Am I eligible for the Covid-19 relief grant if I receive a GEPF grant?
No, the new social grant is for people who receive no other form of income
How can my second wife change her surname to mine?
You'll need to register your customary marriage
I’m late with rent. Can the landlord attach my vehicle?
Yes, if they apply for an attachment order
Why was my brother’s application for an older person’s grant declined?
Here's why SASSA declined his applicaiton
How do payment holidays influence your credit score?
It should not negatively affect your credit score
My father is threatening to evict my brothers from his RDP house. What should they do?
They might need legal assistance
I am a foreigner. How can I register my child in South Africa?
You might need legal assistance
How can I formalise my marriage as an asylum seeker in South Africa?
You might need legal assistance