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I have been waiting almost three years for my permanent resident visa and I am desperate for help
You may need legal assistance
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What steps need to be taken if a court judgment has been reserved for more than three months?
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Are there any free rehabilitation centres in Cape Town that take in heroin users?
There are two free government in-patient rehab centres in Cape Town. Other clinics may also be able to help.
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If it is illegal to rent out an RDP house, why did the government not do anything when I was evicted during the lockdown?
They often fail to enforce their own laws. There are some things you can do about your eviction
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How can I register for Grade 11 if I have been out of school for a long time?
If you are younger than 21, you would apply to a school by the last day of the first term, for the following year.
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Has Home Affairs said anything regarding the Angolan Special Permit due to expire at the end of 2021?
Unfortunately not. You may want to reach out to Scalabrini.
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How can my late sister's children claim their inheritance if her assets are frozen?
They can go to the Master of the High Court to ask for a letter giving the bank permission to release the funds.
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How can we protect empty municipal land from illegal occupiers? The municipality won't sell to us.
You need to contact the municipality to ask why they wouldn't sell. Otherwise call the MEC for Housing.
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My sister was listed as my spouse on my RDP application. It was approved but now that I want to sell the house she wants to claim her share.
Even though it was unintentional, listing your sister as a spouse is fraud. You may need legal advice.
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Can a non-South African write Grade 12 exams?
Yes, as long as you have some kind of proof of identity.
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