1 min readBy Masabata Mkwananzi
South Africa’s R186m forensic boost questioned as DNA backlog exceeds 228,000
Forensic experts and rape survivor support organisations warn that South Africa’s DNA backlog could continue to delay criminal investigations, despite R186 million in forensic funding.
By Masabata MkwananziSouth Africa
South Africa’s R186 million forensic funding boost is under scrutiny as more than 228,000 DNA exhibit entries exceed processing deadlines, with experts blaming procurement failures and unused equipment for delays in rape and murder investigations.
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- 35 words · 1 min read
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- October 24, 2026
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- Masabata Mkwananzi
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- IOL