JHB mayor sparks controversy over comments to recruit foreign nationals

First Take SA

Newly-appointed Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero has sparked controversy with a proposal to recruit documented foreign nationals into the city's metropolitan police department, JMPD. Speaking at the ANC's regional Lekgotla, Mayor Morero proposed employing foreign nationals who speak various languages to help combat crime in the city. His comments have been met with backlash, with many questioning the plan's feasibility and potential impact on local employment. The Mayor's proposal is seen by some as a bid to address Johannesburg's crime woes, but critics argue that it may not be the most effective solution. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to ActionSA Gauteng Provincial Caucus Leader, Funzi Ngobeni, who says he will not allow this to happen