Motsoaledi begins work to appeal ZEP court ruling

government’s bid to appeal the High Court in Pretoria’s full bench judgment in the legal challenge
ZEP holders win as court invalidates permit termination

The Gauteng High Court in Pretoria declared Home Affairs Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi’s decision to
Motsoaledi extends validity of Zimbabwean Exemption Permit to December

Home Affairs Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has extended the validity of the Zimbabwean Exemption
Zim Exemption Permit holders fail to make request to facilitate their return home

None of the almost 180 000 Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP) holders have made a formal request to
High Court to hear Motsoaledi’s submissions over Zim Exemption Permit

The North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria, is on Wednesday, expected to hear submissions from the
High Court to hear arguments challenging Zimbabwean Exemption Permit decision

The North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria is expected to hear arguments challenging the Department of
Home Affairs hopes ZEP holders will take advantage of permit extension

The Home Affairs Department says it hopes thousands of Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP) holders
Financial constraints, hard-to-meet criteria deterring thousands of Zimbabweans from applying for critical visas to remain in SA

Imagine having spent more than a decade in a country, establishing roots, only having to return to
Employers of ZEP holders should make preparations as grace period approaches

South African employers of Zimbabwean nationals using the Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP) are