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National police commissioner admits SAPS is under pressure amid rising crime and limited resources [SOUND]

# National police commissioner Fannie Masemola says the South African Police Service is under immense pressure as crime continues to rise while resources remain limited. Testifying before Parliament’s ad hoc committee investigating political interference, Masemola said policing has become more complex since the Covid-19 pandemic, with unemployment and social challenges driving crime. He acknowledged internal corruption and infiltration within the police while efforts are underway to strengthen Crime Intelligence and improve accountability through lifestyle audits:

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