By Tinomudaishe Muzanenhamo South Africa has renewed its call for holders of the Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP) to transition into permanent residency or other visa categories signalling a shift away from the long-running temporary programme. Deputy Home Affairs Minister Njabulo Nzuza said the scheme, introduced in 2009,
The South African Constitutional Court ruled Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP) holders have a right to fair administrative action. The ruling officially dismissed Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi’s attempt to appeal the 2023 High Court judgment that was found in their favour. The challenge was initiated on the
Gayton McKenzie, the leader of the Patriotic Alliance, has voiced his criticism of Home Affairs Minister Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi for extending the validity of Zimbabwe Exemption Permits (ZEP) for an additional six months. Mc
The South African government has announced a six-month extension of the validity of Zimbabwean exemption permits. This decision comes after the South African government initially indicated in November 2021 that no further concessions would be made for Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP) holders. At that time, holders of
If the termination goes ahead, these permit holders will have to return to Zimbabwe or apply for alternative visas or permits.
The South African government has argued in court that the decision to let the ZEP lapse was a political one made by the Minister of Home Affairs and that it does not take away any rights from the holders of the permit.
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