For hundreds of thousands of Zimbabweans living and working in South Africa, the recent announcement extending the Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP) to May 2027 might have initially felt like a significant reprieve. Yet, beneath the surface of this apparent concession lies a chilling possibility: that this ‘extension’ is not a genuine act of compassion but […]
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