Despite public outcry, the South African Home Affairs Minister has extended the deadline for Zimbabweans to apply for a new one-year permit to remain in the country. This decision aims to comply with a court order and protect existing permit holders from deportation, sparking further debate on immigration and overcrowding issues.
Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber has extended the deadline for Zimbabwe ans to apply for a new one-year permit to remain in South Africa , originally set for 29 November, to appease stakeholders and comply with a court order. The extension of the Zimbabwe an Exemption Permit (ZEP) means all current permit holders remain valid for the next 12 months, preventing arrests or deportations related to permit expiration.
The decision has drawn criticism from South Africans who feel the country is becoming overcrowded and that political leaders are prioritizing foreign nationals over citizens
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