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ANC introduces its version of Chitepo School of Ideology
As the African National Congress (ANC) works to rebuild its relationship with the electorate following significant electoral setbacks, the party has declared political education a top priority. All AN...Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 08:03hrs | 557 | by Staff reporter
SA ministry accuses NGOs challenging Zimbabwe permits cancellation of wanting to 'dislodge' ANC government
The Department of Home Affairs has accused the Helen Suzman Foundation (HSF) and NGOs of trying to "dislodge" the government in response to the notice that the foundation intended to take the departme...Published: 29 Jun 2022 at 07:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Fears expressed over Zimbabwe Extension Permit cancellation
Zimbabwean expatriates are scrambling to apply for a visa to continue living in South Africa after their Zimbabwe Extension Permits (ZEP) expired in December.If they are unsuccessful, in some ...Published: 28 Jun 2022 at 09:02hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter
SA Home Affairs vows to crackdown on 'dubious' visas, permits
The Department of Home Affairs says it will leave no stone unturned in uncovering "dubious" visas and permits, such as permanent residence and special citizenships, which were granted irregularly. ...Published: 11 Feb 2021 at 18:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean man pops up in SA state capture inquiry
You will find Zimbabweans in the most unlikely of places.As South Africans embark on a bruising inquiry into allegations of whether the state was captured by a corrupt clique that milked gover...Published: 04 Aug 2019 at 10:10hrs | 8 | by staff reporter
Ramaphosa 'victim' to solve Zimbabwe power problems
Former Eskom chief executive Matshela Koko's company Matshela Energy has been awarded a tender to construct a solar plant to ease Zimbabwe's energy crisis. In a statement, Zimbabwe Energy Regulato...Published: 21 Jul 2019 at 12:00hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
ANC, Zanu-PF brothers in arms
The recent fifth South African national and provincial elections were certified free and fair by the local and foreign observers but they were not without their critics.27 political parties lo...Published: 18 May 2019 at 18:27hrs | | by Daniel Itai
South Africa to deport long-term foreign residents?
Changes to new immigrant legislation could mean that many long-term foreign residents are no longer eligible to remain in South Africa.In a column for the Mail & Guardian, immigration atto...Published: 03 Dec 2018 at 20:11hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
South Africa's new visa rules take effect from 1 December - here's what you need to know
The Department of Home Affairs has published an amendment to the Immigration Act which is set to have major implications for immigrants, tourism and the economy.The changes – which will come...Published: 30 Nov 2018 at 22:35hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
SA's Malusi Gigaba resigns
South Africa's Minister of Home Affairs, Mr Malusi Knowledge Nkanyezi Gigaba has resigned. He tendered his resignation to President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday. Gigaba indicat...Published: 13 Nov 2018 at 15:15hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Operations improve at Beitbridge
Operations at Beitbridge Border Post have relatively improved as officials have embraced the border efficiency management systems. Travellers used to hours in queues, but they are now served within 20...Published: 08 Aug 2018 at 06:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
SA's Home Affairs DG Mkuseli Apleni quits
Minister of Home Affairs Malusi Gigaba confirmed on Monday that the department's director general Mkuseli Apleni has resigned. "I would like to announce officially that the director-general of...Published: 23 Jul 2018 at 10:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
SA approaches Obert Mpofu over immigration issues
South Africa's Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba has approached Government to discuss immigration issues.Home Affairs and Culture Minister Dr Obert Mpofu confirmed the discussion with his So...Published: 04 Apr 2018 at 09:57hrs | | by Staff Reporter
South Africa bans mobile phones at border
South Africa has with effect from Wednesday last week, banned the use of cellphones by travellers within the immigration halls. Sources at the border said the ban was a reaction to the leaking...Published: 02 Apr 2018 at 07:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
Beitbridge chaos as SA immigration officers embark on go slow
Chaos is reigning supreme at the Beitbridge Border Post on the South African side where travellers are spending hours in winding queues for clearance.The situation has been building up over th...Published: 30 Mar 2018 at 08:40hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chaos at Beitbridge border post, SA immigration officers on go slow
Chaos is reigning supreme at the Beitbridge Border Post on the South African side where travellers are spending hours in winding queues for clearance.The situation has been building up over th...Published: 30 Mar 2018 at 07:58hrs | | by Staff Reporter
SA beefs up security at Beitbridge border post
South Africa has beefed up security at all its ports of entries to reduce cases of illegal migration and smuggling which are rife during major holidays, a Cabinet Minister has said.Home Affair...Published: 29 Mar 2018 at 06:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
Gigaba probes abuse of Zimbabweans at SA border
SOUTH Africa's Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba on Thursday visited Beitbridge Border Post following alleged abuse of Zimbabwean travellers by South Africa immigration officials.His surpris...Published: 24 Mar 2018 at 07:27hrs | | by Chronicle Editorial Comment
Malusi Gigaba pays Beitbridge surprise visit
South Africa's Home Affairs Minister Mr Malusi Gigaba yesterday made a surprise visit to Beitbridge Border Post following reports of dereliction of duty by immigration officers at the port of entry. M...Published: 23 Mar 2018 at 06:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Checking passports, checking Facebook
South Africa's Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba has tweeted that his ministry will investigate a video of what appears to be an official at the department using her phone while working.The ...Published: 15 Mar 2018 at 13:46hrs | 1 | by BBC
SA suspends 'phone addict' immigration official
THE South African government has suspended an immigration official and her three supervisors at the Beitbridge Border Post after a video of her scrolling her smart phone as Zimbabwean travellers waite...Published: 15 Mar 2018 at 06:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Is Malusi Gigaba a Zimbabwean?
Floyd Shivambu of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) asked Minister of Home Affairs Malusi Gigaba in parliament on Tuesday why he took offence when asked about his nationality. According to T...Published: 14 Mar 2018 at 20:43hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
SA suspends 4 immigration officials over Zim travellers' abuse
THE South African government has suspended an immigration official and three supervisors at the Beitbridge Border Post after a video of her scrolling her smartphone as Zimbabwean travellers waited to ...Published: 14 Mar 2018 at 20:31hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: SA Home Affairs Beitbridge official goes viral, Gigaba to act
Home Affairs to investigate Beitbridge Official seen on social media while workingThe video was shared by Home Affairs Minister, Malusi Gigaba, who said he was informed of the video on Wednesd...Published: 14 Mar 2018 at 08:24hrs | | by Staff reporter
Dabengwa named in new Eskom board
Telkom Chairperson Jabu Mabuza will chair Eskom's board as part of a host of measures announced on Saturday by government, to "stabilise management" at the power utility.Government has also re...Published: 20 Jan 2018 at 16:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zuma's close ally axed as SAA chair
President Jacob Zuma's close ally Dudu Myeni has been removed as chairperson of ailing parastatal South African Airways (SAA).Myeni's removal comes in the wake of mounting pressure from lender...Published: 19 Oct 2017 at 07:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugabe condemned after SA extends Zimbabweans' permits
The decision by the South African government to extend the permits of Zimbabweans working, studying and operating businesses in the country has come as a huge relief to thousands of the foreign nation...Published: 15 Sep 2017 at 08:53hrs | | by Savious-Parker Kwinika
SA Ministry of Transport, aviation entities to meet over Air Zimbabwe flight
Johannesburg - South African Minister of Transport Joe Maswanganyi will be meeting all aviation entities from the department to discuss the grounding of the Air Zimbabwe aircraft on Friday, allegedly ...Published: 19 Aug 2017 at 16:58hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Tito Mboweni 'fired' as Brics bank director
Former South African Reserve Bank governor Tito Mboweni has been removed from the board of directors of the New Development Bank - commonly known as the Brics bank - after two years. Mboweni p...Published: 10 Aug 2017 at 08:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans in SA gloat over extension of special permits
THE Zimbabwe Community in South Africa (ZCSA) has welcomed announcements by the South African government that it will be extending the Zimbabwe Special Permits (ZSP) beyond their expiry date on Decemb...Published: 05 Aug 2017 at 09:19hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Reprieve for Zimbabwe Special Permit holders in South Africa
The South African Cabinet has resolved that migrant Zimbabwean nationals living in the country be given another opportunity to apply for work permits to extend their stay."Cabinet approved tha...Published: 03 Aug 2017 at 16:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans to engage SA on foreign quotas
ZIMBABWEAN immigrants based in South Africa are planning to engage South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) party to contest recent proposals by that country's unions to restrict employme...Published: 03 Aug 2017 at 08:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe engages SA over permits
THE Government has started engaging South African authorities over permits for Zimbabweans which are set to expire in December.At least 200 000 Zimbabweans in South Africa face deportation whe...Published: 17 Jul 2017 at 06:34hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Nelson Mandela lives on, June 16, an icon is born!
New York, United States - June 16, 1976 is the day of bloodbath on the streets of South African townships, Soweto being the epicentre of one of the worst manisfestations of apartheid brutality....Published: 15 Jun 2017 at 22:20hrs | | by Dr. Wangu Mazodze
South Africa's finance minister is a Zimbabwean?
Ministerial spokesperson Mayihlome Tshwete says next week Mentor will probably say Gigaba is an 'extraterrestrial'.In the wake of the media storm that followed EFF allegations that former home...Published: 13 Jun 2017 at 21:31hrs | | by City Press
South Africa to 'introduce strict immigration policy'
South Africa must tighten its immigration policies and strictly protect its borders — even if this is labelled anti-African behaviour, says Home Affairs Minister Hlengiwe Mkhize.The governme...Published: 03 Jun 2017 at 16:58hrs | 1 | by M&G
IMF Staff Completes 2017 Article IV Visit to South Africa
WASHINGTON DC, United States of America - South Africa's rate of real GDP growth is projected at 1 percent in 2017 thanks to a resumption of solid agricultural production as the drought abates, and an...Published: 19 May 2017 at 07:16hrs | | by APO
Illegal Zimbabwean miners feared dead in SA shaft explosion
ZIMBABWEANS are feared to be among the people who died in a blast that happened at a disused mine in South Africa where 29 bodies have been retrieved while 11 people were rescued.The accident ...Published: 19 May 2017 at 06:42hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Gigaba's former mistress fights his wife
Cape Town - A storm has erupted on social media on an account allegedly belonging to Buhle Mkhize against Norma Gigaba, wife of Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba.Mkhize had an affair with Malusi ...Published: 10 May 2017 at 06:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
South Africans told to prepare for the worst
Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba's adviser, Professor Chris Malikane, has warned South Africans to be prepared for the worst if radical economic transformation is to succeed.Malikane was speakin...Published: 30 Apr 2017 at 14:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
South Africa facing moment of reality
South Africa is currently engulfed in political and economic storms whose magnitude are threatening to tear the governing Tripartite Alliance apart, over and above the threat to the tenure of incumben...Published: 21 Apr 2017 at 07:03hrs | 2 | by Tererai Danga
South Africa facing moment of reality
South Africa is currently engulfed in political and economic storms whose magnitude are threatening to tear the governing Tripartite Alliance apart, over and above the threat to the tenure of incumben...Published: 20 Apr 2017 at 09:15hrs | 2 | by Tererai Danga
'Zuming' against white monopoly capital
Long after President Jacob Zuma announced his midnight Cabinet reshuffle that claimed the scalps of four ministers and several deputies, South Africa is still ruminating on the possible impact of the ...Published: 06 Apr 2017 at 06:41hrs | 1 | by Lovemore Ranga Mataire
Ramaphosa's Costly Political Gamble
Deputy president Cyril Ramaphosa might have shot himself in the foot when he publicly criticised President Jacob Zuma for dismissing finance minister Pravin Gordhan and his deputy Mcebisi Jonas in a c...Published: 04 Apr 2017 at 10:38hrs | 1 | by Thabo Kunene
Colonial UK meddles into SA's business, protests Gordhan axing
The first bit of internal diplomatic fallout over the dismissal of Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan and his deputy Mcibisi Jonas arrived on Friday on the desk of Obed Mhlaba, high commissioner to t...Published: 31 Mar 2017 at 16:18hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zuma names new cabinet - Full list
Presidents Zuma through a statement says he National Executive in order to improve efficiency and effectiveness."The changes bring some younger MPs and women into the National Executive in...Published: 30 Mar 2017 at 23:25hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zuma fires Pravin Gordhan
President Jacob Zuma has finally fired Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan.Malusi Gigaba has been appointed the new finance minister. His deputy will be ANC MP Sfiso Buthelezi. The dis...Published: 30 Mar 2017 at 22:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
No new SA permits for Zimbabweans
THE South African government has dismissed reports claiming that 200 000 Zimbabweans currently on permits issued under the Zimbabwe Special Permits (ZSP) project, were now eligible to apply for the pe...Published: 30 Mar 2017 at 04:26hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Don't panic, Zim special permit holders told
Thousands of Zimbabweans living in South Africa, who hold the special dispensation permit should not panic but stay put and wait for the government to make an official announcement at the end of...Published: 29 Mar 2017 at 04:10hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
In South Africa, immigration feeds corrupt officials and race hate
JOHANNESBURG, March 22 (Reuters) - In 2010 police in Johannesburg shot Justin Ejimkonye, a Nigerian migrant, in the leg. The reason why is unclear: It took the police 18 months to charge Ejimkonye wit...Published: 27 Mar 2017 at 13:29hrs | 1 | by Joe Brock
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