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PoliticalSouth Africa·Unpinned16 Oct 2026

Saps murder detection rate at 9.5% amid missed performance targets

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The South African Police Service (Saps) achieved only 49 of its 94 annual performance targets, prompting the parliamentary portfolio committee on police to express concerns regarding institutional failures. Committee chair Ian Cameron highlighted deficiencies in criminal investigations, forensics, and financial management, specifically noting a murder…

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