ZEP saga — Helen Suzman Foundation takes on SA minister in ConCourt
“The minister’s nitpicking at parts of the full court’s judgment does not establish real grounds of appeal or any reasonable prospects of success,” Fakir said.
By Groundup
Mar. 18, 2024
SA Home Affairs minister takes Zim permit battle to the Constitutional Court
He said given the complexity, and constitutional matters raised by the appeal, and the public interest, leave to appeal should be granted.
By Ground Up
Mar. 7, 2024
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
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
‘Zep extension due to influx of applications’
Zep permit holders were later given up to this month to regularise their stay or face deportation.
By Silas Nkala
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
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.
