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FORENSIC FAILURE: Only 1.5% of SAPS DNA samples are processed within target time

Vincent Cruywagen · Daily Maverick
Published 15 Oct 2026, 10:02 pm·just now·1 min read
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The SA Police Service spent 100% of its budget in the last financial year, but it means little if detectives remain overloaded, DNA evidence is delayed, and communities continue to face violent crime.

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