Sigh of relief for ZEP holders
The ruling effectively restored the ZEP holders’ status for another 12 months.
By Silas Nkala
Oct. 18, 2023
ZEP holders breath sigh of relief following court decision to reserve judgment till further notice
The application was heard on Monday after the department sought to challenge the court’s findings that the termination of ZEP permits by the government is unlawful.
By The Star
Sep. 20, 2023
Govt exempts duty on ZEP returnees’ goods
Imported personal goods must have been owned by the ZEP holder for at least six months prior to their return to Zimbabwe.
By Harriet Chikandiwa
Aug. 4, 2023
ANC to blame for immigration crisis: Maimane
Maimane made the comments after a South African High Court ruled that the termination of Zimbabwe Exemption Permits (ZEPs) was unconstitutional.
By Lorraine Muromo
Jun. 30, 2023
Chamisa kicks off campaign
Addressing a campaign rally in Johannesburg, Chamisa said the CCC plan was to win big to make election rigging difficult.
By Nqobani Ndlovu
Jun. 24, 2023
Non-renewal of special work permits leaves Zim migrants exposed
The permit holders can now apply for a general worker’s visa, to be granted at the discretion of the department’s director general.
By Sikhanyiso Masuku
Apr. 29, 2023
Interview: SA scrapping special work permits exposes migrants
did not grant them the right to permanent residence — irrespective of how long they had been in the country; and
By The Zimbabwe Independent
Apr. 28, 2023
ZEP holders not keen on Zim return: Envoy
The ZEP is a special permit issued in terms of the Immigration Act, and allows holders, and their children, temporary legal status to live, work and study in South Africa.
By Problem Masau
Apr. 27, 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