Johannesburg Mayor Herman Mashaba Moves to Deport Undocumented Foreign Nationals, Files High Court Action

Johannesburg Mayor Herman Mashaba has stated in an interview with South Africa’s Eyewitness News that he plans to pursue legal action to enforce the deportation of undocumented foreign nationals living in the city. Mashaba criticized the country’s Home Affairs Ministry, saying the lack of proper documentation among many residents has created disorder and undermined the “rule of law.”

According to the mayor, his legal team is preparing to file a High Court application against Home Affairs Minister Ayanda Dlodlo in the coming week. Mashaba said the move is part of broader efforts to restore order and improve conditions in Johannesburg’s central business district.

He also noted that the city government is required to offer temporary accommodation only to South African citizens who are evicted from buildings, emphasizing that this responsibility does not legally extend