Mfuleni mother, 40, trapped without an ID as her three children go without birth certificates
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Nontandi Harmaans is 40 years old and has never had an identity document. This lack of documentation prevents her from finding formal employment. Her three children also lack birth certificates. Because of this, they cannot access the child support grant. The family has tried to resolve these issues for years without success. Home Affairs has not yet responded to questions about the situation.
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.