President Cyril Ramaphosa has pledged ongoing monitoring of criminal syndicates

President Cyril Ramaphosa has pledged ongoing monitoring of criminal syndicates, vowing to intensify efforts against organised crime. With a focus on kidnapping and extortion, the South African Police Service has enhanced its operational response, including the formation of joint operations committees and a national priority committee. In his reply to the National Assembly’s oral questions, Ramaphosa said the police also intensified internal measures, including counter-intelligence, vetting, and lifestyle audits to ensure integrity within its ranks: