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Yes, if the child is between the ages of 7 and 18, and a parent or guardian is there to help.
Keep checking the status of your application until your house is ready to be allocated
Renting RDP houses is technically illegal, but you cannot be evicted without a court order.
Under a marriage in community of property, the surviving partner will inherit their deceased spouse's share of the estate.
If your parents were married in community of property, your mother had the right to leave her share of the house to her other children.
Because your parents were married in community of property, your mother has claim to 50% of the joint estate and might be able to overturn the transfer.
The seller can name their price for their property but cannot change their mind after the offer to purchase has been signed.
It is illegal not to pay your domestic worker's UIF. Your mother should apply for social grants and housing.
If you don't buy the house, your chances of recovering the money aren't very good.
Yes, if she relies on you for financial support.