Today marks the final deadline for Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP) holders to apply for a waiver or transition to a General Work visa, valid until November 2025. Those who fail to secure a one-year exemption permit by the end of the day are at a risk of deportation. However, asylum seeker, refugee, and migrant advocacy groups argue that Home Affairs backlogs have made meeting this deadline nearly impossible. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Ashraf Essop a Specialist Immigration Lawyer

Today marks the final deadline for Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP) holders to apply for a waiver or transition to a General Work visa, valid until November 2025. Those who fail to secure a one-year exemption permit by the end of the day are at a risk of deportation. However, asylum seeker, refugee, and migrant advocacy groups argue that Home Affairs backlogs have made meeting this deadline nearly impossible. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Ashraf Essop a Specialist Immigration Lawyer

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Today is D-day for ZEP holders to apply for exemption permit

SAPS national spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe has cautioned that Members of Parliament are required to use formal communication channels when engaging on issues linked to active criminal investigations.This comes after the arrest of Fadiel Adams, who also serves as an MP and leader of the NCC, over allegations of fraud and defeating the ends of justice. Police say the matter is linked to the investigation into the killing of former ANC Youth League leader Sindiso Magaqa, with allegations that Adams interfered with ongoing probes. SAPS national spokesperson Athlenda Mathe explains

SAPS national spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe has cautioned that Members of Parliament are required to use formal communication channels when engaging on issues linked to active criminal investigations.This comes after the arrest of Fadiel Adams, who also serves as an MP and leader of the NCC, over allegations of fraud and defeating the ends of justice. Police say the matter is linked to the investigation into the killing of former ANC Youth League leader Sindiso Magaqa, with allegations that Adams interfered with ongoing probes. SAPS national spokesperson Athlenda Mathe explains

SAPS urges MPs to respect active investigation protocols

Fuel prices will rise sharply across South Africa from Wednesday, adding pressure on struggling households. The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources announced petrol will go up by R3.27 per litre and diesel by R6.19, with paraffin and LPG also increasing. The Government cites global oil price volatility and supply constraints for the hike. Cosatu warns the increases will drive up transport, food and essential goods costs. The Federation is questioning if enough is being done to protect workers and the poor. COSATU Parliamentary Coordinator, Matthew Parks joins us to elaborate on their concerns.

Fuel prices will rise sharply across South Africa from Wednesday, adding pressure on struggling households. The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources announced petrol will go up by R3.27 per litre and diesel by R6.19, with paraffin and LPG also increasing. The Government cites global oil price volatility and supply constraints for the hike. Cosatu warns the increases will drive up transport, food and essential goods costs. The Federation is questioning if enough is being done to protect workers and the poor. COSATU Parliamentary Coordinator, Matthew Parks joins us to elaborate on their concerns.

Fuel prices to rise sharply across South Africa from tomorrow

A look at the current top African economic stories with Victor Kgomoesoana, author of  "Africa Is Open For Business" and "Africa Bounces Back". Victor is also the Executive Director for Marketing and Communication at the University of Limpopo

A look at the current top African economic stories with Victor Kgomoesoana, author of &nbsp;"Africa Is Open For Business" and "Africa Bounces Back". Victor is also the Executive Director for Marketing and Communication at the University of Limpopo

Today is D-day for ZEP holders to apply for exemption permit

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