Kicking the can down the road — the ZEP saga continues
The permits were renewed twice, in 2014 and 2017. The latest renewal was set to expire on December 31, 2021.
By Muchengeti Hwacha
Dec. 8, 2023
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Zim, SA in diplomatic tiff over ‘trafficked’ minors
In an interview with Newzroom Afrika yesterday, Motsoaledi said the department was in consultation with Zimbabwean authorities to conduct further investigations on the matter.
By Brent Shamu
Dec. 7, 2023
Govt denies SA’s claims of intercepting 443 children
Home Affairs Minister Kazembe Kazembe has denied such an incident ever taking place.
By Priveledge Gumbodete
Dec. 6, 2023
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.
