# The Activists and Citizens Forum says the government is spending millions on VIP protectors while the South African Police Service’s ballistics section struggles with a severe staff shortage. This after Police ballistics head Mishak Mkhabela told the Madlanga commission that the section has just 42 analysts, causing delays in firearm analysis and court cases. The forum’s spokesperson, Dennis Bloem, calls on political leaders and the government of national unity to prioritise public safety above their own interests.
Forum slams government for spending millions on VIP protection amid SAPS staff shortages