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No, you need to apply for a life partner visa.
Yes, they should if at least one parent is a South African citizen.
You can approach one of the organisations that work with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
You need an alternative visa to stay in South Africa. If you can't get one, your child will probably have to go back to Zimbabwe with you.
Home Affairs has been particularly inefficient since the Covid restrictions were implemented.
They will not qualify for government support, but there may be community programmes that could help.
There are a few possible options, but the best route may be to get legal help.
Unfortunately, Home Affairs does not grant visitor's visas to people who apply in terms of their minor South African children.
You can apply for the child support grant if your partner is a refugee or permanent resident.
Email the refugee reception office where your last extension was made.