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I am a foreigner. How can I register my child in South Africa?
You might need legal assistance
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How can I formalise my marriage as an asylum seeker in South Africa?
You might need legal assistance
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Can my boss use my leave days during the lockdown?
It depends on several factors
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Am I allowed to catch fish during the lockdown?
Under current Level 4 lockdown regulations, it is not allowed
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Should I be paid for working overtime due to the lockdown?
You aren't entitled to overtime pay for the following reasons.
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How can I claim a SASSA disability grant?
You need to hand in a medical report that confirms your disability.
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Is it possible for my family and I to get an empty RDP house near us?
You need to ask the municipality who owns the house.
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What can you do if you’re unable to pay rent during lockdown?
No one can be evicted during the lockdown for any reason.
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When will I receive the money government promised essential workers?
There isn't much information on how this will be done.
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Why did Home Affairs deny my youngest child citizenship?
Children born after October 2014 will need a visa from Home Affairs.
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