Introduction of The Lesotho Special Permit
Earlier this year Gigaba introduced the Lesotho Special Permit (LSP). It was indicated that the introduction of the permit was largely influenced by the “success” of the Zimbabwean special permit project, and is aimed at regularising the status of Basotho nationals in South Africa. The scheme will ensure that Lesotho and South African Governments have the biometric data of the individuals in question available to them, and thus equates to free movement between the countries. Although exact figures are not known, Basotho authorities have previously indicated that there are in excess of 400,000 Basotho nationals residing in South Africa.
Please note that all LSP applications must be submitted before 30 September 2016.
