Answers to your questions

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How can I get Home Affairs to change my marital status?

You may need legal assistance to speed up the process.

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Why does my RDP application status say “withdrawn by applicant”?

The municipality must have the agreement of the person concerned to withdraw the application.

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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.

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What I can do if I owe SARS money but am now unemployed?

You can contact SARS and ask them to assist you.

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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.

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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.

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How can undocumented Malawians register the birth of their baby?

There are several organisations to consult as to the best way forward.

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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.

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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.

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How can I apply for my late husband's UIF benefits?

You will need to visit the Labour Centre.

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