The Department of Home Affairs has extended the deadline for Zimbabwean Exemption Permits (ZEPs) on Friday.
Picture: Brent MeersmanHome Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber said this was for him to “fulfil the duty placed on me by the Gauteng High Court to consult the affected ZEP holders and all other stakeholders on the future of the current dispensation.”Motsoaledi grants 178 000 Zimbabweans, 54 653 Basotho two-year exemption permits
He, however, gave ZEP holders until today, 29 November 2024, to obtain new permits that will allow them to reside and work in South Africa until 28 November 2025.In August, Schreiber announced that the department had managed to process 60,582 of the 178,000 applications.The ZEP has allowed Zimbabweans to live, work and study in South Africa since 2009. This has been part of the Dispensation of Zimbabweans Project.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Home Affairs planning fast-tracked premium serviceHome Affairs is investigating a premium service that would allow South Africans to pay extra to fast-track their applications.
Read more »
Home Affairs dismisses 18 ‘crooked’ officialsThe Home Affairs officials were axed for a range of offences including fraud, corruption and sexual harassment.
Read more »
Home Affairs nails fraud kingpinThis is how Home Affairs nailed fraudsters that helped businesses bring in illegal workers on forged documents.
Read more »
Home Affairs Online Booking System Draws Criticism, South Africans Not Impressed: “That Is a Joke”The Branch Appointment Booking System from Home Affairs was designed to reduce queues and improve efficiency, but South Africans are not impressed.
Read more »
“R80 000 Saved”: Couple Flex Beautiful Home Affairs Wedding, Gets SA’s BlessingA young couple had a beautiful marriage at the Department of Home Affairs. The wife shared a video on her TikTok account, making Mzansi proud of them.
Read more »
Home Affairs Minister says digitisation efforts restricted by State Information Technology AgencyIn just five months, Schreiber says the Department of Home Affairs has managed a considerable clean-up and the dismissal of 18 corrupt officials.
Read more »