Answers to your questions
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Can my landlord cut the electricity if I haven't paid my rent?
A landlord is not allowed to cut off a tenant's electricity without a court order, even if they are in arrears with the rent.
Is it fair for a general worker to earn less than R30 an hour?
The national minimum wage went up to R30,23 per hour from 1 March 2026.
Do I qualify for a rent-to-own house if I earn R5,500 per month?
Your salary is not enough for a rent-to-own house, but you would qualify for first home subsidy assistance.
Can an employer withhold pay if you are ill and have exhausted the sick and annual leave?
The only financial alternative would be to claim from the UIF until deemed fit to return to work.
How do I dissolve my two customary marriages before I get into a civil marriage with my new partner?
Since 2000, customary marriages are held to be in community of property. You will need to get legal help and advice from Legal Aid.
I want to submit my UIF claim. Is there a company that can do it on my behalf?
You can submit your claim directly through the UIF Online website.
My late husband worked at Impala Platinum Mine in Springs. How can I find his provident fund?
Contact HR at Impala Platinum to ask them which provident fund your husband belonged to.
I bought a new RDP house from the owner. He has since moved to another province. How can transfer the property to my name?
You should take all the documents you have to the municipality and ask them to help legalise your situation.
I applied for UIF and now they are saying I received an overpayment. What should I do?
You should contact the UIF office directly to find out about any penalties if there was an error in the amount paid to you.
How long does it take to pay out UIF after submitting a claim?
Return to the Labour Centre where you submitted your claim and ask them what is holding up your claim.