Answers to your questions

Have a question you would like answered? Email us and we may answer it. The questions here are based on ones from our readers, with identifying information removed.

Can my ex-wife for whom I only paid half lobola for before separating claim from my estate even though IĀ have made a will that excludes her?

You need to establish if you were married under customary law despite not paying full lobola. If you were, your ex could claim half your estate.

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I need help with an oustanding Occupation Specific Dispensation payment.

We suggest that you consult your union if you were a member of a union.

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What can I do to make the Master's Office issue my Letter of Authority?

You'll probably need a lawyer's help.

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What is the next step for farm workers who have been dismissed and evicted from the land they were working?

They must make representations under Section 8(1)E of the Extension of Security of Tenure Act (ESTA).

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How can my brother and I register our late motherā€™s house into our names?

First report the death to the Master of the High Court. The Master will appoint a representative to have the letter of authority to wind up the estate.

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Can I withdraw the full amount of my pension after early retirement?

If you retire, you can only cash out up to one third of the money in your pension fund. The balance will be paid as fixed sum of money monthly.

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Can I get permanent residency if my child is a South African citizen?

No, but you can apply for a relativeā€™s visa.

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How do rent-to-buy properties work?

There are two lease contract options: lease option and lease purchase.

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How can I get an RDP house I bought transferred to my name if the seller has disappeared?

Make a sworn, signed, certified affidavit at the police station about how and when you bought the house and from whom, including the name of the daughter you paid and how much you paid for it.

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What can IĀ do about being declined for a disability grant even though I suffer from multiple ailments and am in constant pain?

You can ask SASSA to reconsider your application. You can also appeal to the Minister of Social Development.

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