The Department of Home Affairs has clarified that there has been no change to the status of Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP) holders in South Africa, following confusion sparked by recent media reports. The reports stemmed from comments made by Deputy Minister Njabulo Nzuza during a television interview, where he suggested that permit holders could apply for permanent residency.
The department has since reiterated that the current permits remain valid until May next year, in line with the extension granted in June last year. However, it stressed that ZEP holders do not qualify for permanent residency under existing immigration policies.
Authorities have urged the public to verify information through official channels to avoid further confusion.
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