3 624 Zimbabweans nationals repatriated from South Africa amid unrest
“Until this process is complete, our citizens remain under South African jurisdiction,” Soda said, adding that Harare was working to expedite the process.
By Silas Nkala and Valentine Maya
Jun. 30, 2026
SA court denies Zimbabwean fraudster bail
He has been in custody for the past decade, first as an awaiting-trial detainee and now as a sentenced prisoner.
By Silas Nkala
May. 15, 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
Zim at crossroads: Currency battles, diaspora anxiety, drought shocks, and the urgent question of national responsibility
Investors are not deterred by risk alone but by unpredictability, as highlighted in the World Bank’s (2024) Zimbabwe Economic Update.
By Vongai Mahagwe
Dec. 14, 2025
Pretoria’s ZEP extension must be accompanied by sincerity
For years, South Africa’s handling of Zimbabwean migrants has oscillated between reluctant tolerance and open hostility.
By Newsday
Oct. 10, 2025
90K Zimbos in SA apply for exemption permits
It is estimated that 80 000 eligible Zimbabweans have still not yet applied for waivers, the statement read
By Silas Nkala
Jul. 31, 2025
SA ConCourt upholds Zep’s stay
The minister’s decision was challenged on the grounds that it was illegal and unconstitutional.
By Brent Shamu
Jun. 20, 2024
Zep extension a temporary relief but ...
The statement revealed that 78 126 Zimbabwean nationals had applied for waivers and 10 427 applied for other visa regimes.
By Sally Nyakanyanga
Apr. 13, 2024
Sigh of relief for ZEP holders
The ruling effectively restored the ZEP holders’ status for another 12 months.
By Silas Nkala
Oct. 18, 2023
