South Africa government
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Department of Justice and Constitutional Development
Administers courts, maintenance, deceased estates and masters’ offices.
What this authority does
Runs the Masters of the High Court, maintenance enforcement, and the Guardian’s Fund.
Services for the public
- Maintenance applications
- Deceased estates
- Protection orders
Before you contact this authority
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