Zimbabwe: South Africa Extends Zimbabwe's Exemption Permit By 18 Months

Author: Leopold MunhendePublished on: October 8, 2025Country: South Africa

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Zimbabwe: South Africa Extends Zimbabwe's Exemption Permit By 18 Months

South Africa has extended the validity of the Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP) until May 28, 2027, allowing permit holders to stay and work in South Africa. The decision, announced by Home Affairs Minister Leon Amos Schreiber, follows multiple extensions amid a large migration of Zimbabweans fleeing economic and political turmoil.

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