Question NW2377 to the Minister of Police

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02 December 2021 - NW2377

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Shembeni, Mr HA to ask the Minister of Police

Whether he is considering to take in new police recruits IO boost the capacity of the SA Police Service in order to fight crime; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) by what date will he be enrolling new recruits and (b) what number of new recruits does he intend to enrol? NW2749E

Reply:

Yes. The SAPS Compensation budget has been significantly reduced over the Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF), which resulted in the SAPS Fixed Establishment (headcount) being hugely reduced over this period. To ensure that the compensation budget is not exceeded, very minimal enrolment of new Police recruits will take place over the MTEF.

  1. The intake is planned for 23 January 2022; and
  2. It is envisaged to enroll 3000 new Police recruits.

LIEUTENANT GENERAL DIVISIONAL COMMISSIONER: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
L NTSHIEA
Date: 2021-11-18

Reply to question 2377 recommended

LIEUTENANT GENERAL DIVISIONAL COMMISSIONER: SUPPORT SERVICE
FN VUMA
Date: 2021-11-23

REPLY RO QUESTION 2377 approved

GENERAL BH CELE, MP
MINISTER OF POLICE
Date: 2021-12-02