Inheritance in limbo: How the Master’s Office fails grieving families – The Mail & Guardian

Inheritance in limbo: How the Master’s Office fails grieving families – The Mail & Guardian

When a loved one dies, the grief should be sacred. It should be met with compassion, clarity and support. But, in South Africa, mourning often collides with bureaucracy, and what should be a dignified farewell turns into an administrative nightmare, especially when the Master’s Office becomes part of the problem.  In September 2023, my father passed away. The pain of that loss will remain etched in my memory, not just because of his absence, but…