Migration belongs in local government debate, but municipalities cannot control borders
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National governments hold the power to control borders, but migration affects municipal infrastructure and service delivery. Political parties need to explain how local governments can manage these issues legally. The goal is to address challenges without using migrants as scapegoats. These discussions should move past simple slogans as voters prepare for upcoming polls.
Immigration control rests with national government, but migration has consequences for municipal planning, infrastructure and service delivery. As voters wait for their turn at the polls, political parties must move beyond slogans and explain how municipalities can address these challenges lawfully, effectively and without scapegoating migrants.