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My mother's employer was not paying her UIF and is now kicking us out of our home on her property.

It is illegal not to pay your domestic worker's UIF. Your mother should apply for social grants and housing.

Housing Labour

What child support options are available to mothers who cannot supply supporting documents?

They will not qualify for government support, but there may be community programmes that could help.

Immigration Social Grants

How can I stop my relatives from stealing money from my late grandmother's estate?

You can lodge a complaint with the Master of the High Court.

Inheritance

What can I do if I don't qualify for government housing and have no source of income?

First claim your UIF, if you qualify. Then apply for the new Covid-19 SRD grant.

Basic Income Grant Housing Sassa Social Grants

How does one get rid of their SAPS Persal number?

Approach the SAPS unit or contact the Department of Public Service and Administration

Policing Social Grants

Can SASSA give me a one-off advance or loan on an existing grant?

You may want to apply for the SRD grant and try to get maintenance from your children's father.

Housing Sassa Social Grants

Can NSFAS approve my application if I'm getting the SRD?

You need to contact NSFAS

Covid-19 Sassa

I got a job after receiving the R350 Covid-19 social relief grant. What must I do?

You are required to inform Sassa of this change.

Sassa Social Grants

Am I eligible for the Covid-19 relief grant if I receive a GEPF grant?

No, the new social grant is for people who receive no other form of income

Covid-19 Social Grants

How can I claim a SASSA disability grant?

You need to hand in a medical report that confirms your disability.

Social Grants