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Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi says that only 9000 out of the 178 0000 Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP) holders have made representations about why the Department should not terminate their stay in South Africa.

He says this low number of applications has prompted the Department to give ZEP holders a further six month extension to regularise their stay in the country.According to a press statement issued by the Department, the report by Lubisi stated that the Departmental Advisory Committee agreed that it is advisable for the Minister to consider allowing Zimbabwean nationals a further six month extension in order to give them the opportunity to apply for visas.

After careful consideration the Minister decided to move the deadline from 31 December to 30 June 2023. The Department has urged all ZEP holders to make use of this window of opportunity and apply for Visas as there will no further extensions will be granted.

 

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Why South Africans think that chasing foreigners will guarantee them a good life?

Whose fault that the rest chose not to lift a finger Why is SA feeling so obligated to keep Zimbabweans

Yes keep them we have plenty resources, free. VIVA ANC

Looks like u only favour them wat about the other nationality...U not fit to be the minister of sa..if home affairs wat not corrupted the other foeriens wouldn't be suffering n staying in sa illegally n be blamed knowing our home affairs is crap

And he decided to extend based on 5% representation 🤭🤭🤭 so was he so emotional about this all thing then? It will cost them...

What number is that? 178 0000

I bet there's more than 178 000 illegal Zimbabweans in the country but ke asiyifuni inyani AUSvRSA Zimbabweans PutSouthAficansFirst

For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 1:8 Don't forget to follow us bicc_eswatini

We need change in this country please

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