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If her de facto father was assumed to be her biological father, the child would qualify for South African citizenship by descent
According to the Schools Act, a written notice of a disciplinary hearing must be given. Therefore, it seems that the written notice was not unfair.
You should contact the Department of Social Development, but the baby needs a birth certificate first.
It would be best if you can get another trusted adult to go with you, but sometimes these processes at Home Affairs prove difficult.
There are different steps you can take depending on the drug(s) she uses.
Yes, but only if you have no other means to continue paying maintenance.
It is unconstitutional to be prevented from writing your matric without an ID or other documentation. Your father can make a sworn affidavit to help your ID application.
Nigerian laws are different to ours, but an order from a South African court may help your case.
You have to contact SASSA.
There are a few possible options, but the best route may be to get legal help.