Zimbo loses SA court bid over fraudulent permit
The judge rejected Home Affairs’ argument that a person automatically becomes prohibited once found in possession of a fraudulent permit.
By Silas Nkala
Jun. 20, 2026
ADF urges South Africa to end support for Zanu PF
Mabhena referred to the Zimbabwe Documentation Project introduced in 2010, noting that it initially contained only one major condition for applicants seeking legal status in South Africa.
By Silas Nkala
Jun. 20, 2026
SA permit crisis deepens as xenophobic violence forces mass exodus
The consultations stem from a June 2023 ruling by the Pretoria High Court in the case involving the Helen Suzman Foundation and others against the Home Affairs minister.
By Silas Nkala
Jun. 19, 2026
Uncertainty grips over 180 000 ZEP holders
Within hours, the Department of Home Affairs released an official statement saying “there has been no change in policy”.
By Problem Masau
Apr. 17, 2026
Zimbos hail new SA visa regime
Indications are that the Department of Home Affairs set five immigration targets aimed at reducing waiting periods.
By Silas Nkala
Nov. 6, 2024
5 Zimbos flee from SA deportation centre
Other escapees were from Tanzania (38), Malawi (14), Mozambique (2), Lesotho (2), Burundi (3), Democratic Republic of Congo (3) and only one from Nigeria.
By Rex Mphisa
Mar. 22, 2024
SA’s Home Affairs lacks capacity to deal with Zimbabwean permit holders
Department of Home Affairs lacks the capacity to deal fairly with Zimbabweans seeking to regularise their stay.
By Sabcnews
Nov. 10, 2022
Cont, a true legend of the arts
With a multi-racial cast including Christopher Hurst, the late Mackay Tickies, Thokozani Masha and Pedzisai Sithole, the play toured Zimbabwe drawing huge crowds and invoking frenzied post performance debate and discussion.
By The Southern Eye
Aug. 3, 2022
Zimbabweans fork out US$24m for SA permits
The ZEP holders described the exemption processes as a fraud being committed by a host country over nationals from neighbouring countries.
By The Southern Eye
Jul. 3, 2022
