Home Affairs extends Zimbabwean Exemption Permit for further six months

Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has extended the Zimbabwean Exemption Permits for a further six months.

Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has extended the Zimbabwean Exemption Permits for a further six months.

The Zimbabwean Exemption Permits were to expire at the end of the year.

In a statement late on Friday night, Home Affairs announced that it had extended the ZEP from December 31, 2022 to June 30, 2023.

Home Affairs spokesperson Siya Qoza said the department had appointed the Departmental Advisory Committee led by Dr Cassius Lubisi to assess the visa applications lodged by the affected Zimbabwean nationals.

It also sought legal advice to handle court challenges relating to the decision not to extend the exemptions granted to the Zimbabwean nationals.

“The Minister of Home Affairs received a progress report from Dr Lubisi. The report states that the DAC has met on several occasions in order to execute its mandate, and their last meeting was held for the whole day on the 1st of September 2022.

“The DAC recommended to the Minister that in view of the progress thus far, it will be prudent for the Minister to consider extending the period within which the affected Zimbabwean nationals will have an opportunity to apply for visas and / or waivers for a further six months.

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