1 min readBy Caryn Dolley
SAPS IN CRISIS: 800 dockets for one detective, undermined forensic services — Auditor-General’s critical SAPS findings
By Caryn DolleySouth Africa
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Despite billions of rands being channelled their way, police detectives are struggling, with some juggling between 600 and 800 cases each, reports the Auditor-General. Forensic services are also not up to scratch, with some computers not even functioning.
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- 38 words · 1 min read
- Published
- October 2, 2026
- Byline
- Caryn Dolley
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- Daily Maverick