FORENSIC FAILURE: Only 1.5% of SAPS DNA samples are processed within target time
By Vincent CruywagenSouth Africa
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The SA Police Service spent 100% of its budget in the last financial year, but it means little if detectives remain overloaded, DNA evidence is delayed, and communities continue to face violent crime.
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- 33 words · 1 min read
- Published
- October 15, 2026
- Byline
- Vincent Cruywagen
- Source
- Daily Maverick