Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, a popular yet controversial figure, is dividing South Africans with her strong stance against migrants. Her hard-line approach has sparked significant debate across the country.

Herman Mashaba stated that ActionSA would 'embrace' a possible mayoral candidacy by Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma in eThekwini, as the party focuses on undocumented foreigners ahead of local government elections.