40 years without an ID: Mfuleni mother says her children are paying the price
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Nontandi Harmaans has lived for 40 years without an identity document. This lack of documentation has prevented her from finding formal work. Her three children are also affected because they do not have birth certificates. Without these papers, the children cannot receive the child support grant. The family says they tried to fix this situation for years without success. Home Affairs has not yet answered questions about the case.
Nontandi Harmaans, 40, says she has spent her life without an identity document, leaving her unable to secure formal employment. Her three children also have no birth certificates and cannot access the child support grant. Her family says years of attempts to resolve the matter have failed, while Home Affairs has yet to respond to questions.
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