Masemola Highlights Pressure on SAPS Amid Rising Crime and Limited Resources

National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola has warned that the South African Police Service (SAPS) is facing immense pressure as crime continues to rise, despite limited resources. Speaking before Parliament’s ad hoc committee investigating political interference, Masemola said policing has grown increasingly complex since the Covid-19 pandemic, with unemployment and social challenges driving criminal activity. He also acknowledged the presence of internal corruption and infiltration within the police, noting that steps […]