Zim permit

THE majority of Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP) holders do not qualify to apply for alternative visas, the Zimbabwe community in South Africa said. The South African government extended the permits for a further six months, from December 31 to June 30, 2023, to give ZEP holders a chance to apply for alternative visas. Chairperson of the Zimbabwe Community in South Africa, Nqabutho Mabhena, said they welcomed the extension but pointed out that it was not easy to apply for alternative visas. He said they would be writing to the department of home affairs in South Africa, to get clarity on how these people could be assisted. | IOL