Zimbabwean Exemption Permits Extended to 2025

South African Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber has announced the extension of the Zimbabwean Exemption Permits (ZEP) until November 28, 2025. This move comes after the initial deadline for Zimbabwean nationals to apply for a new one-year permit was set to expire on Friday.

The extension is aimed at allowing Minister Schreiber to fulfill his duty, as instructed by the Gauteng High Court, to consult with affected ZEP holders and other stakeholders on the future of the current dispensation. Prior to the extension, Zimbabwean nationals who had not applied for a waiver to progress from a ZEP to a general work visa in South Africa had until Friday to apply for a new one-year exemption permit.

The Immigration Advisory Board (IAB) will be tasked with considering, advising on, and enabling the steps required for compliance with the order. This development provides relief to many Zimbabwean nationals living in South Africa, allowing them to continue living and working in the country without fear of deportation.

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