1. Guidelines for affidavits

1. An affidavit is a sworn statement. The person making the statement takes an oath that the contents are, to the best of their knowledge, true before signing the affidavit. It is also signed by a notary public or some other judicial officer who can administer oaths, to confirm that the person signing the affidavit was under oath when doing so. These documents can carry considerable weight in a legal process.
2. The biological/adoptive parents or legal guardian must write the affidavit. An affidavit made by the applicant (student) will not be accepted.
3. The document must not be older than three (3) months.
4. The following must be indicated:
   • The date and place where the affidavit was written
   • The relationship of the writer with the applicant (student)
     • How gross income is generated. Gross income is any money received and is not limited to remuneration earned from employment. It includes receipt of rental, interest, annuities, business income, etc. It excludes any deductions / expenses
   • The amount of money generated per month/year
   • Clearly state what portion of the gross income is utilised to support the applicant (student)

2. Guidelines for payslips

1. Salary advice should not be older than three (3) months.
2. Indicate payment period i.e. weekly/fortnight/monthly/annually.
3. Tax certificates are not accepted.
4. Bank Statements are not accepted

3. Pensioners

1. Copies of the pension advice from social welfare or institution concerned must be submitted.
2. The name, surname and ID number of the pensioner must be indicated on the pension slip.
3. The pension advice should not be older than three (3) months.

4. Self-employed & business owners

1. The latest audited financial statements must be provided;
2. An affidavit stating gross income from business activities (only if audited statements are not available / self- employed)
3. If commission only, proof of payments for the past three months or an affidavit to declare commission received for the past three (3) months must be provided.

5. Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF)

This is not accepted as a source of income.

We reserve the right to request any other financial information.