ZEP

In a move that has sparked both relief and controversy, South Africa's Home Affairs Minister Dr. Leon Schreiber announced an 18-month extension of the Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP), pushing its validity from November 28, 2025, to May 28,…
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JOHANNESBURG - The South African government has extended the validity of the Zimbabwe Exemption Permits (ZEP) by 18 months, allowing holders to remain legally in the country until May 28, 2027.
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SOUTH AFRICA - As the November 2025 expiration deadline draws near, holders of the Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP) are once again facing an uncertain future, as the South African government has yet to provide timely clarity on the way…
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HARARE - The Zimbabwean government has assured that it is adequately prepared to receive a large number of citizens from South Africa who were affected by the initial termination of the Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP). The returnees,…
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The South African Constitutional Court has dismissed an appeal by Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi who wanted to terminate the Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP) regime. The court upheld a previous High Court judgment that found the…
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South Africa's Home Affairs Minister, Aaron Motsoaledi, has faced a setback in his efforts to overturn a court ruling that protects Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP) holders.
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The High Court in Pretoria has refused to hear Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi's application for leave to appeal against a ruling overturning his ‘executive’ decision to terminate the Zimbabwe Exemption Permits (ZEP) programme.
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Government has assured Zimbabweans facing an uncertain future in South Africa, following the expiration of their permits as the grace period to be in the neighboring country draws to an end on 30 June, that measures are being put in place…
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The Helen Suzman Foundation told the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria that Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi's decision to terminate the Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP) was procedurally unfair and irrational. The organisation is…
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The South African government has decided to extend the stay of long-term visa, waiver applicants until December 31st this year. The Department of Home Affairs confirmed this in a statement on Wednesday.
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