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Yes, she should be able to claim under the “reduced working time option.”
If he died without a will, the Intestate Succession Act applies. You may need legal help.
It is up to the mother whether she wants the child to have her name or the father's name
Ask a social worker if the family can be assisted to have access to your grandmother and check that she is alright.
You can contact the Western Cape government or get some legal advice.
You need to contact NSFAS
Check with your employer and the fund administrators
You could ask the GEPF and see if there is any way in which you could be included as a beneficiary.
You can apply for permanent residence on other grounds, like business. The process is described below.
Although there are other housing programmes you are eligible for, you would need to settle your debts first.