I was thrilled to learn that our embassy in South Africa now offers passport renewal services. This development is a significant milestone in the lives of many Zimbabweans who have made South Africa their home. For far too long, they had to endure the cumbersome and costly process of traveling back to Zimbabwe to renew passports. But thanks to this new initiative, they can now access this essential service in South Africa.
The convenience of being able to renew passports at the Zimbabwean Embassy in South Africa cannot be overstated. No longer will onehave to take time off work or school to travel back to Zimbabwe, incurring significant travel costs in the process. One can now apply and collect our passports and national identity cards in Johannesburg , making it easier for them to maintain legal status and travel documents.
This development is not only a testament to the Zimbabwean government’s commitment to improving the lives of its citizens living abroad but also a recognition of the significant contributions that Zimbabweans in South Africa make to the country’s economy and development. By providing them with access to essential services like passport renewal, the ED Mnangagwa led government is acknowledging their role in the diaspora and making it easier for them to continue contributing to our beloved country.
Furthermore, this development is a welcome respite from the challenges they have faced in recent years. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of having a valid passport, and the Zimbabwean Embassy’s new service will ensure that one can travel safely and easily.
In conclusion, the Zimbabwean decision to offer passport renewal services in South Africa is a welcome development that will greatly benefit Zimbabweans living in South Africa. We commend our government for this initiative and look forward to continued improvements in the services offered to citizens living abroad.
