Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi plans to sue the lawyer representing a group of Zimbabwe Exemption Permit holders. If the lawyer does not withdraw his tweets and comments, Motsoaledi will seek R200 000 from him for defamation. Minister of Home Affairs Aaron Motsoaledi intends to lodge a damages claim against a lawyer representing Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP) holders who are challenging the cancellation of the permit. "The minister has instructed his attorneys to issue a defamation cease and desist letter against Mr Simba Chitando," Ooza said. However, Chitando's view is that the money paid by an estimated 180 000 ZEP holders, excluding unsuccessful applicants, at R1 090 each, amounted to around R200 million.

Source: News 24 July 14, 2022 08:00 UTC