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I applied for housing 20 years ago, but I'm no longer with the person I applied with, and I have since married someone else. How do I proceed?

Depending on where you are, you would be listed on a Municipal Housing Demand Database or your provinceā€™s Housing Needs Register. But if you and your previous partner did not get an RDP / BNG house, y

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IĀ tried to register my son a month after her turned 18 for an SRD grant butĀ the website says his ID and grant is already active. What can we do?

SASSA says that if you suspect wrongdoing like that, you must immediately contact their fraud hotline at 0800 601Ā 011, and give them the ID number.

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Where can I as a pensioner go with my disabled grandchildren now that we have been evicted?

You should get legal advice if you have been evicted without a court order.

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How can I report a crime anonymously? Will I be taken seriously?

To report a crime anonymously, you can call the Crime Stop hotline at 08600 10111.

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How can I get my provident fund if the company I worked for has been sold to another group?

If the company isn't helping you, perhaps go directly to your provident fund administrator.

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Why is SASSA not sending me an ID verification link?

It could be that they are struggling to verify your identity because you have a green ID book and your photo is not clear enough.

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Where can I apply for an ID online?

You can submit ID and passport applications and payments on the eHomeAffairs website.

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How can I check if the RDP house I applied for has been approved?

There are a few ways you can check your housing application status

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If SASSA approves my appeal of a social grant application, will they pay me the money for all the months since I applied?

Yes, SASSA will pay for the months you didnā€™t receive payment if your appeal succeeds.

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How can I help my minor child claim his inheritance if I don't have access to his deceased parent's documents?

Start by contacting the Master of the High Court in the area where your child's parent lived and explain the situation.

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