Zimbabweans who have entered South Africa seeking political asylum and employment will be given a "special dispensation" permit, the Department of Home Affairs said today.
"The permit confers on them the right to stay in South Africa for a period of six months, it confers on them the right to schooling or education, it confers on them the right to work and access to basic health care," said Home Affairs director general of Immigration Services, Jackie MacKay.
"We have taken an important decision which acknowledges that migration patterns between South Africa and Zimbabwean have probably changed permanently," said Home Affairs Deputy Minister Malusi Gigaba. Zimbabweans will need to apply for the permit at Home Affairs and provide proof of their nationality. If they do not have official identification, they will go through testing.
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