South Africa

In S.A, DA Accuses SAPS of Misleading Parliament on Unpaid Debts

today15 February, 2025

Background


The DA says the South African Police Service may have misled Parliament’s portfolio committee on Police regarding debts owed to the Department of Public Works. Despite claims from national Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola that no arrears exist, it has been revealed that SAPS owes approximately two-billion-rand. The DA’s Dianne Kohler Barnard says police stations remain dilapidated and detective services are under-resourced:

 

Written by: Leonard Witbeen