South Africa's Department of Home Affairs has clarified that holders of the Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP), are not eligible to apply for permanent residency automatically and must continue to remain on their current permits, which are valid until 29 May 2027.

This comes after reports that Deputy Home Affairs Minister Njabulo Nzuza had indicated that ZEP holders could now apply for permanent residence, suggesting a possible shift in government policy.

 Lulu Gaboo spoke to Advocate Simba Chitando, a human rights lawyer who represents the Zimbabwe Exemption Permit Holders Association...

South Africa's Department of Home Affairs&nbsp;has clarified that holders of the Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP), are not eligible to apply for permanent residency automatically and must continue to remain on their current permits, which are valid until 29 May 2027.
This comes after reports that Deputy Home Affairs Minister Njabulo Nzuza had indicated that ZEP holders could now apply for permanent residence, suggesting a possible shift in government policy.
&nbsp;Lulu Gaboo spoke to Advocate Simba Chitando, a human rights lawyer who represents the Zimbabwe Exemption Permit Holders Association...

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