During his tenure as DA mayor of Joburg, Herman Mashaba was harshly criticised for his actions and views on migrants. Almost two years since his dramatic exit from office, he is angling to reclaim the city as head of a new party, Action SA, which will contest elections for the first time in the local government polls. What is top of his mind? Tackling ‘illegal foreign nationals’ in the city. In an interview at his home in Atholl, Sandton, the oft-criticised populist politician spells out his game plan.