The South African Police Service is facing capacity and resource issues while dealing with high crime in the Western Cape.
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Updated Aug 25
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The South African Police Service is facing capacity and resource issues while dealing with high crime in the Western Cape.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- A court ordered payment for unlawful assault and detention involving police in the Western Cape.Sub-event
SAPS is under pressure regarding resources and the centralized policing model in the Western Cape.1 source
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The entities involved
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South African Police Service
national police force of South Africa
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Western Cape
province of South Africa
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