By Mapaballo Borotho

- Johannesburg Executive Mayor Dada Morero has come under scrutiny after a video surfaced showing him using swear words during a heated exchange with a resident at a City Power imbizo in Tshepisong.
- The confrontation reportedly began after the resident referred to Morero as a “criminal”, prompting the mayor to respond in Sesotho and isiZulu.
- The meeting formed part of City Power’s efforts to engage directly with communities on electricity supply, illegal connections and service delivery concerns.
Johannesburg Executive Mayor Dada Morero has come under scrutiny following the circulation of a video showing him using swear words during a heated exchange with a resident in Tshepisong, Johannesburg, on Thursday, 27 August 2026.
In the video, Morero can be heard engaging in a back-and-forth with a resident who allegedly referred to him as a “criminal”.
Speaking in Sesotho and isiZulu, Morero can be heard telling the resident not to call him a criminal in a crowded community hall filled with residents.
“I am not a criminal. Don’t ever do that again because you are old. We are also capable of not respecting you if you cannot respect us back. We have the same capacity as yours,” he said.
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The City Power imbizo in Tshepisong forms part of a series of regional electricity imbizos aimed at bringing City Power and the City of Johannesburg leadership closer to communities.
The meetings are intended to address electricity-related concerns and provide residents with updates on interventions aimed at improving service delivery in the embattled metro.
Tshepisong is also among the areas affected by illegal electricity connections, which contribute to recurring power outages.
“The imbizo will provide residents with an opportunity to engage directly with City Power and City leadership on electricity supply and service delivery matters, raise concerns affecting their communities and receive feedback on interventions being implemented,” said City Power spokesperson Isaac Mangena.
The engagement also focuses on responsible electricity use, payment for services and the protection of electricity infrastructure.
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