JOHANNESBURG – South Africa’s immigration minister says Zimbabweans are welcome to enter the country without visas, a change expected to slow the flow of thousands of asylum seekers from the troubled northern neighbour.
Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula says Zimbabweans no longer need to apply and pay for visas before travelling to South Africa. Instead, they can apply for a free 90-day visitor’s permit at the border. She says Zimbabwe citizens can also apply to do casual work while in South Africa. Mapisa-Nqakula appeared with her two Zimbabwean counterparts to make the announcement yesterday. South African officials believe many of the 8 000 or so Zimbabweans who apply daily for asylum status will now opt for the visitors permit. – Nampa-AP
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