# President Cyril Ramaphosa says the alleged infiltration of the South African Police Service by criminals and vested interests, supported by corrupt members, cannot be allowed to define the police force. In his weekly newsletter, he says there are thousands of police officers who serve the country with honesty and courage. Ramaphosa says government cannot build public confidence in the police unless corruption is rooted out. He adds that crime cannot be defeated unless the police have the confidence and cooperation of the public.
Ramaphosa says public confidence in the police cannot be built unless corruption is rooted out