“Recent Auditor-General reports (2021-2025) repeatedly classify the SAPS as a high-risk department, citing persistent procurement deviations, contract management weaknesses, and recurring irregular expenditure.”

“The Civilian Secretariat for Police Service’s annual oversight reports highlight a similar pattern – weakened controls, slow consequence management, and limited oversight capacity.”

“Contemporary research from the Institute for Security Studies, Public Affairs Research Institute and policing analysts such as David Bruce shows that SAPS leadership structures remain vulnerable to political interference, opaque decision-making, and declining ethical norms.”

“Past commissions – including Marikana and Khayelitsha – have already warned of breakdowns in leadership, accountability and police oversight.”

“violent crime remains among the highest globally”