The final bells for the registration of illegal Zimbabweans living in South Africa are
tolling with only four days left before the deadline of 31 December 2010 as set out by Cabinet, says Minister of Home Affairs Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma.
“In this regard, we wish to extend our gratitude to the multitudes of Zimbabweans who took time off from their daily chores, to take advantage of the genuine offer by our government to regularise themselves and to submit fraudulently acquired South African documents.”
“Equally we thank the various organisations representing Zimbabweans living in South Africa for their genuine efforts in mobilising thousands of their compatriots to apply for various permits that will help in regularising their stay in South Africa,” continued Minister Dlamini Zuma.
“Let there be no illusion, the government will not extend the deadline for the registration of illegal Zimbabweans living in South Africa. Every resource at has been placed at the disposal of illegal Zimbabweans living in South Africa to afford them the opportunity to regularise themselves.”
“Accordingly, and even at this late hour, we take this opportunity to make the final appeal to those who have not applied for their regularisation or those with fraudulently acquired South African documents to apply or submit such documents now and not wait for the deadline,” said Minister Dlamini Zuma.
“The government is aware of the challenges faced by the Zimbabwean authorities in issuing valid travel documents to those seeking to apply for their regularisation in South Africa. In this context, the South African government will accept receipts issued by the Zimbabwean authorities as proof of their applications for such travel documents. At this stage, the government will be taking forms from applicants and will process them later with a view to ensuring that as many illegal Zimbabweans are registered on our system.”
“In pursuance of the overall objectives of the campaign all Home Affairs offices across the country will be open during the period leading up to the deadline to assist those who have not yet applied. In addition, all senior managers including the Director-General Mkuseli Apleni, Deputy Directors-General and Acting Deputy Directors-General will be deployed to various centres across the country to assist in the process,” concluded Minister Dlamini Zuma.
Enquiries:
Ronnie Mamoepa
Cell: 082 990 4853
Deadline for registration of Zimbabwean Nationals illegally living in South Africa fast approaching
