Johannesburg – Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba has introduced the details of the new Zimbabwean Special Dispensation Permit (ZSP). 

Describing the points of the ZSP in a press briefing in Pretoria, the Minister said this marked the start of a fresh section, whilst the Dispensation for Zimbabwe Project (DZP) can legally be closed on 31 December 2014.

Under the DZP, Zimbabwean people, have been within the country illegally, were awarded an opportunity to legalize their stay.

The special dispensation was presented last year to regulate the stay of Zimbabweans working illegally in South Africa as a result of the political and socioeconomic situation in their country.

The Minister said certain circumstances, however, should be satisfied.

“These conditions include, but aren’t restricted to: a valid Zimbabwean passport; proof of work, company or approved study as well as a clear criminal record,” said Minister Gigaba.

The ZSP will allow permit-holders to reside, function, conduct business and review in South Africa for the length of the permit, which will be valid until 31 December 2017.