ActionSA wishes to make it clear that we reject this idea and will oppose it should it ever come before the Council. This matter is not up for debate, as the very requirements to serve in the JMPD stipulate that an applicant must be a South African citizen. Therefore, this idea is a dead end.
It is without question that this proposal is an insult to the thousands of South Africans who still aspire to wear the uniform, particularly the thousands of neglected police reservists who are ready to step up and serve.
Importantly, at a time when South Africa’s national security is exposed to a myriad of risks, it cannot be that South Africa is an exception to the international practice observed by most countries, where service in the police or armed forces is reserved for citizens, given the obvious implications for national sovereignty.
ActionSA believes that other avenues to address language barriers without resorting to the extreme measure of hiring foreign nationals in law enforcement.
ActionSA will always prioritise the interests of residents over any ill-conceived and underdeveloped ideas and reiterate our commitment to holding the executive accountable while providing sound solutions.
