Johannesburg Mayor proposes hiring documented foreign nationals in the police force to address language barriers, facing opposition and concerns over local sentiment.

Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero suggests employing documented foreign nationals in the Johannesburg Metro Police Department to address language barriers with foreign criminals. This proposal, however, faces opposition from ActionSA and concerns about straining public sentiment, as well as potentially threatening Mayor Morero's seat due to its alignment with ActionSA and DA's policies against illegal foreigners. The current JMPD job requirements stipulate that applicants must be South African citizens, and critics argue that using foreign officers could create tension among unemployed locals.

August 25, 2024
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