Question NO607 to the Minister of Police

Meshoe, Rev KR to ask the Minister of Police

Whether, given that the SA Police Service is operating with at least 8000 fewer detectives in 2023 as compared to 2017, he has found that an increase in police visibility on the ground will result in a reduction of the crime rate; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, how will (a) this alone help to reduce crime and (b) those suspected of a crime be successfully convicted in light of the few detectives available to investigate cases?