Morero Withdraws Controversial Idea to Recruit Foreigners into JMPD

Thapelo Molefe

Joburg Mayor Dada Morero has withdrawn his controversial proposal to recruit foreign nationals into the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) after facing a barrage of criticism.

Morero’s leaked video where he suggested that properly documented foreign nationals be recruited as JMPD officers during the ANC’s regional executive council (REC) lekgotla at the Birchwood Hotel in Ekurhuleni on Sunday, went viral on social media and attracted a lot of criticism.

The proposal, which aimed at removing linguistic barriers in law enforcement, has also aroused extensive debate and criticism among political parties, civic organisations, and the general public.

Gauteng Premier and ANC Provincial Chairperson Panyaza Lesufi was also drawn into the fray and said on his X account. “We held discussions with our Regional Chairperson and Executive Mayor @CdeDada who advised us that the ANC Johannesburg Lekgotla rejected his proposal and he fully accepts the decision not to entertain this