THE Zimbabwean government is keen to meet the South African authorities to discuss the possible renewal of permits introduced on foreigners in 2010 by President Jacob Zuma’s administration.
Zimbabwe’s acting ambassador to South Africa, Samuel Mhango, confirmed a meeting was pending between South African Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba and Zimbabwe’s Kembo Mohadi on a date yet to be scheduled.
”We requested a meeting with the South African government and they are processing that and will come back to us with a date,” Mhango confirmed to NewZimbabwe.com.
“I cannot tell you our position as the Zimbabwean government because we do not discuss such matters in the press.
“We will discuss critical issues involving permits, new regulations and issues affecting Zimbabweans. We want to come out with a solution which is best for Zimbabwe and South Africa.”
South Africa is home to over a million Zimbabweans, the majority of them economic refugees. Of the population, a modest 250 000 Zimbabweans queued up to obtain the permits 2010.
But anxiety is mounting among Zimbabweans living across the Limpopo who are keen to see the documents revalidated.
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