Zimbabwe and Lesotho permits extended to May 2027
Helen Suzman Foundation urges Home Affairs minister to fast-track talks with the public over the future of the permits
Brief | 9 October 2025
New Zimbabwe permit court showdown looming
At the heart of the matter is the question of whether the minister or Parliament can change the status of the permit
Law | 7 June 2025
Supreme Court of Appeal hears Zimbabwean permit case
Home Affairs is appealing an interdict protecting ZEP holders
By Jan Bornman
News | 12 May 2025
Last minute reprieve for Zimbabwe Exemption Permit holders
The Minister of Home Affairs has extended the ZEP to 28 November 2025
By Matthew Hirsch and Joseph Chirume
News | 29 November 2024
Zimbabweans in South Africa welcome rollout of e-passports
Pilot programme has seen about 60 e-passports processed daily since 21 June and the Zimbabwean Consulate says it is extending the initiative indefinitely
Brief | 27 June 2024
Constitutional Court refuses Home Affairs leave to appeal Zimbabwe permit decision
In June 2023 the Pretoria High Court ruled that the Zimbabwean Exemption Permit was unlawfully terminated
Brief | 19 June 2024
Zimbabweans complain of Home Affairs incompetence
Numerous waiver letters contain incorrect information
News | 4 April 2024
Zimbabwean permits: Helen Suzman Foundation takes on Minister in Constitutional Court
Foundation opposes bid by Aaron Motsoaledi to overturn High Court ruling
Law | 18 March 2024
Home Affairs minister takes Zimbabwean permit battle to the Constitutional Court
The High Court ruled against the minister and he failed in his appeal to the Supreme Court of Appeal
Law | 6 March 2024