Operation Dudula to challenge Zimbabwe Exemption Permits in court

JOHANNESBURG - Operation Dudula to challenge Zimbabwe Exemption Permit extension in court.

The Department of Home Affairs announced that permits will be extended for a further six months.

Over 170,000 migrants were at risk of deportation by December.

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However, under the new directive, they can not be arrested, detained or ordered to depart until June.

The government is urging people to use this time to apply for visas or waivers.