Police minister tables R121-billion budget to tackle violent crime and corruption [SOUND]

# Police minister Senzo Mchunu says building a safer South Africa requires urgent action, innovation and partnerships. Delivering the police ministry’s budget vote in Parliament, Mchunu announced a 121-billion-rand allocation for the South African Police Service for 2025/2026. Key priorities include reducing murder, gender-based violence, and illegal firearms. He also confirmed additional funding for gang violence hotspots, community policing forums, and technology upgrades, including drones and body cameras: