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No. IDs are not being issued during the pandemic, so you may need legal help
See if there is a title deed for the house and whose name appears on it. You could contact Housing Enquiries for assistance
It may be very difficult, if not impossible, to reclaim the house after such a long time, especially if the municipality awarded it to someone else.
If the title deed of the house is in your husband's name, you each own 50% of the house. If one dies, the other inherits their share.
Buying and selling a house is complicated. Here are the steps that need to be followed.
They cannot evict you without a court order. If you haven't yet, you should apply for RDP housing
Unfortunately, I don't think you can but you might be able to apply for a subsidy.
Although there are other housing programmes you are eligible for, you would need to settle your debts first.
Since you were married in community of property, you inherited the house when your ex-husband passed away. You can do what you want with it.
The Rental Housing Tribunal hears and resolves disputes between landlords and tenants.