FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

The following is a compilation of questions that are frequently asked. We have sought to group the questions, and the answers, according to some broad themes to make it easier to refer to them. We welcome you to look these up carefully before you send us an email asking us for answers to questions which may already be available here. This will help us focus our energies on other queries which may require a more specific response, and therefore provide better overall service to you.

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