iAfrica

Be Smart About South Africa

Police need more capacity – Sapu

police

Police car/van. Picture: @SAPoliceService/Twitter.

The South African Police Union says it’s not a surprise the crime statistics have increased so sharply.

The police ministry revealed that serious crimes such as murder, attempted murder and sexual offences have increased by over 60-percent in the first quarter of the 2021/2022 financial year.

Over 5,700 people have been murdered between April and June this year.

Sapu Spokesperson, Lesiba Thobakgale says the police service is in need of more capacity.

Share with your network!