IPID gets boost to bump up staff
Police watchdog IPID says it plans to boost its staff numbers to tackle a growing backlog of cases.
The Directorate is struggling with a shortage of investigators, leaving nearly 15,000 cases of alleged police misconduct unresolved.
Most of these matters are concentrated in hotspot provinces, including KZN and Gauteng.
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Speaking in Parliament on Wednesday, Executive Director Dikeledi Ntlatseng said IPID will use the budget increase it has received to address the issues.
" The department has received an additional budget allocation of R126.3 million over the next three years. The number of personnel will increase from 387 in 2025/26 to 421 in 2027/28."
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