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Minister Aaron Motsoaledi confirmed the directive had been withdrawn on the eve of an urgent court bid by the lawyers, but he also said this did not change Cabinet’s decision not to renew the special dispensation.

The SA government's decision not to extend the Zimbabwean exemption permit (ZEP) remains in place.

Morning Review host Lester Kiewit chats to Sharon Ekambaram from Lawyers for Human Rights.

Home Affairs suddenly withdraws its directive requiring those with Zimbabwean Exemption Permits to apply for ‘mainstream’ visas.

Hundreds of thousands could find themselves out of work, without bank accounts, or unable to return to SA after the December break.

According to the government’s latest Covid-19 guidelines, anyone coming into Zimbabwe must quarantine in a hotel for 10 days — at their own expense

However, South African authorities gave Zimbabwean migrants a one-year grace period during which they can apply for new permits.

Midday Report host Mandy Wiener chats to advocate Simba Chitando, representing ZEP holders seeking permanent residence in SA.

The South African government's decision to do away with Zimbabwean Exemption Permits (ZEPs) for thousands of people has been met with criticism.

Cabinet's announcement that the Zimbabwean Exemption Permit will not be extended ends months of rising anxiety for about 180 000 Zimbabweans in South Africa as its expiry date loomed and there was no indication of what the government intended to do.