Reprieve for Zim immigrants in SA
In a ruling on Wednesday, the High Court set aside the minister’s decision and directed that ZEPs shall remain valid for the next 12 months.
By Kennedy Nyavaya
Jun. 28, 2023
Zim migrants slam SA
The holder of a Zep will be allowed to enter and exit South Africa, provided they comply with all entry or exit requirements.
By Sydney Kawadza
Jun. 9, 2023
Panic grips Zimbabweans in SA as deadline nears
The civil society groups said the looming permit expiration date makes it impossible to comply with the Department of Home Affairs application process.
By Harriet Chikandiwa
May. 28, 2023
SA court to decide ZEP holders’ fate this week
The Helen Suzman Foundation approached the courts seeking to overturn South Africa’s Home Affairs minister Aaron Motsoaledi’s decision to terminate the permits.
By Problem Masau
Apr. 11, 2023
Civil, political rights of refugees in South Africa
It was announced that the regulations were introduced because of the “…need to ensure national security through admission of genuine refugees and not bogus asylum-seekers.
By Marie-anne Mutero and Prince Mangani
Nov. 15, 2022
Operation Dudula challenges ZEP extension
Zandile Dabula, national secretary-general of the movement, said it rejected the “vague” reasons behind the special advisory committee’s decision.
SA extends Zimbabwean Exemption Permit deadline to June 2023
No holder of the exemption may be arrested, ordered to depart or be detained for purposes of deportation or deported in terms of the section 34 of the Immigration Act for any reason
By Garikai Tunhira
Sep. 2, 2022
SA Home Affairs Minister Motsoaledi unveils border guards
During the unveiling of the border guards at Beitbridge, other arms of SA’s government showed disinterest amid claims that Motsoaledi is bringing in an ulterior African Nation Congress (ANC) force into mainstream public administration.
By The Standard
Jul. 14, 2022
Tough times ahead for border jumpers
In a statement last Friday, South Africa’s Home Affairs department said there was an influx of illegal immigrants from Zimbabwe using illegal crossing points.
By The Standard
Jul. 12, 2022
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