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Marriages under Muslim rites are not yet legally recognised in South Africa.
Yes, if the child is between the ages of 7 and 18, and a parent or guardian is there to help.
There are pro bono and means-tested legal organisations who can help you.
As the representative with the letter of authority, she is required to pay all his debts.
No, SASSA does not register policies for disability grant recipients.
No, you need to discuss the issue with the provident fund itself.
Not unless he wrote a will. You cannot remarry if you are still in a civil law marriage.
Not without the first wife and the court's permission
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.