Instead, this will be the reality for thousands of Zimbabweans who will be affected by Cabinet's decision made last December to cancel, without consideration, the Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP). The temporary measure was meant to regularise their presence in South Africa and allow Zimbabweans access to services such as banking. Those who left Zimbabwe and settled in South Africa, have called this home for over 10 years. As many activists and ordinary people affected by this decision will tell you, government's processes make applying for another permit difficult and sometimes almost impossible. They are worried that they will fall victim to movements like Operation Dudula, who have been emboldened in their xenophobia by government's decision.

Source: News 24 June 27, 2022 04:53 UTC