{
  "id": 16847502,
  "title": "Mashaba plans to fight crime and corruption in Joburg return",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/mashaba-plans-to-fight-crime-and-corruption-in-joburg-return",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-28T04:20:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/news/south-africa/elections/mashaba-plans-to-fight-crime-and-corruption-in-joburg-return/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Businessman Herman Mashaba, the former mayor of Joburg, aims to combat crime and corruption in the city during his potential return to office. He plans to focus on essential infrastructure, such as bulk water systems and road upgrades, while prioritising zero-tolerance to corruption and restoring law and order. Mashaba also intends to tackle illegal immigration and reclaim hijacked buildings in the city. He aims to increase the Johannesburg Police Department's (JMPD) complement by adding 1,500 new officers annually over five years, with the belief that visible policing can help reduce crime. Mashaba believes that his previous experience as mayor equips him to guide Joburg back to its former glory and create conditions that will attract jobs and investment. His three non-negotiables for any potential coalition partner include delivering public services to all residents, zero-tolerance towards corruption, and initiating mass deportations of illegal and undocumented immigrants.",
  "summary": "The ActionSA leader says corruption is public enemy number one and plans to recruit 500 JMPD officers annually for five years.",
  "key_points": [
    "Former Joburg mayor Herman Mashaba plans to fight crime and corruption.",
    "Aims to increase JMPD with 1,500 new officers annually over five years."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}