SAPS DNA crisis: Thousands of criminal cases at risk of collapse
By Manyane Manyane | Published Mar 13, 2025
A critical crisis unfolds as SAPS DNA backlog surpasses 140 000 cases, forcing criminal cases to be withdrawn and leaving thousands of victims without justice. Portfolio Committee warns of systemic failure in South Africa's criminal justice system as violent offenders remain free while crucial evidence goes unprocessed.