Zimbabweans living in South Africa may be unable to travel home for the holidays
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
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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.