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Yes, but only if you have no other means to continue paying maintenance.
It is unconstitutional to be prevented from writing your matric without an ID or other documentation. Your father can make a sworn affidavit to help your ID application.
Nigerian laws are different to ours, but an order from a South African court may help your case.
You have to contact SASSA.
There are a few possible options, but the best route may be to get legal help.
It may be possible if you can get a certified copy of their ID.
Unfortunately, Home Affairs does not grant visitor's visas to people who apply in terms of their minor South African children.
You will likely need a late registration of birth certificate but you can apply for a temporary ID in the meantime.
There are a few organisations that offer assistance, shelter, counselling, legal support and educational programmes
You and the mother/s will need a court order to compel the fund to do this.