The Department of Home Affairs, in line with its commitment to finalise applications from Zimbabwean nationals to regularise their stay in South Africa, will from Monday 4 April 2011 be contacting those from whom more information is required through sms notifications.
The department on 31 December 2010 brought to a close the process to receive applications from undocumented Zimbabwean nationals. A total of 275 762 applications were received.
The process of sorting the applications has been continuing and the department will now be contacting applicants to inform them of outstanding requirements.
Of the 275 762 applications received, 116 960 were incomplete:
- Applicants who already applied for Zimbabwean passports: 28 044
- Applicants who have applied using other Zimbabwean identification: Birth
- Certificates, Drivers Licenses or expired Zimbabwean passports: 15 066
- Applicants who applied with no supporting documents: 17 596
- Applications requiring fingerprints for completion: 56 254
- Total applications with outstanding information: 116 960
The department, following consultations with the government of Zimbabwe has agreed to finalise the process of documenting Zimbabwean nationals by the end of July 2011.
A system of text messaging will be implemented from the 4 April 2011 to the following applicants:
- Applicants who need to take fingerprints at the office of applications;
- Applicants still requiring passports from the Zimbabwean Consulate; and
- Applicants who need to submit supporting documents for each of the three types of permits (business, study and work).
A total of one hundred and nineteen thousand and nine (119 009) applications have been adjudicated while we are currently in the process of validating and finally confirming amnesty applications which amount to 6 243.
We therefore appeal to Zimbabwean nationals to respond timeously to sms requests to provide further information to enable the department to finalise their applications as soon as possible.
Enquiries
Manusha Pillai
Tel: 012 432 6646
Cell: 082 389 3587
