Parliament, Thursday, 21 May 2026 – The Select Committee on Security and Justice has welcomed the strategic priorities outlined by the South African Police Service (SAPS) during its briefing to the committee today on its 2026/27 annual performance plan and budget.
Committee Chairperson Ms Jane Mananiso said the committee yesterday received a detailed presentation from SAPS on its budget allocations, operational priorities and plans to strengthen policing capacity in response to South Africa’s crime challenges.
“We note that in the 2026/27 financial year, the SAPS received a main appropriation of R127 billion, a nominal increase of R6.2 billion. We note and welcome the fact that SAPS will continue to prioritise infrastructure development, with significant capital works and police station projects funded,” said the Chairperson.
Ms Mananiso also noted the continued prioritisation of frontline policing, the strengthening of specialised units and the investments in modern policing technologies aimed at improving service delivery and public confidence in law enforcement. “The committee welcomes SAPS’s commitment to tackling organised crime, gang violence, illegal mining, corruption and gender-based violence through a more intelligence-driven and coordinated policing approach,” said Ms Mananiso.
The committee further welcomed the planned rollout of technology, including body-worn cameras, dashboard cameras, CCTV systems and improvements to digital infrastructure at police stations. Ms Mananiso said these interventions have the potential to strengthen accountability, improve investigations and enhance the effectiveness of policing.
Particular attention was also given to the strengthening of Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) units, which remain critical in responding to crimes against women and children. The committee noted SAPS’s plans to enhance investigative capacity, recruit additional personnel and improve victim support services.
“The protection of women and children must remain at the centre of policing priorities. Communities continue to face unacceptable levels of violence, and the committee will closely monitor the implementation of measures aimed at improving investigations and conviction rates,” Ms Mananiso said.
The meeting heard that the SAPS has invested in Community Policing Forums (CPFs) and that capacity remains a key enabler, with more than R 129 million allocated over the past three years to strengthen functionality, training and community-based initiatives. A further R28 million has been allocated for 2026/27 to sustain and expand these efforts across police stations.
Ms Mananiso said that CPFs continue to experience shortages related to data, operational resources and stipends. “The SAPS has for some years now indicated financial support to CPFs and said they would discuss stipends directly with the Civilian Secretariat for Police Service. The committee calls on the SAPS to urgently conclude and provide stipends for CPFs.”
The committee also noted the allocation of additional resources towards anti-gang operations, especially in the Western and Eastern Cape and Gauteng, as well as intensified operations against illegal mining activities in affected provinces.
Ms Mananiso expressed concern about the pressure facing SAPS infrastructure and operational resources, including the aging vehicle fleet and the high number of vehicles undergoing repairs at any given time. She said the committee will continue engaging with SAPS and other relevant departments on the challenges affecting police infrastructure, procurement and maintenance.
The committee further welcomed the recruitment plans for new police trainees over the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework, as well as continued investment in training and professionalisation of the police service.
She said the committee noted that the SAPS is facing many challenges, given the information coming out of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry and the Parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee. This will require SAPS to realign and reposition itself to ensure that the police officers who remain are committed and capable of fighting crime.
“The fight against crime requires a capable, ethical and well-resourced police service. Parliament will continue exercising oversight to ensure that public resources are used effectively and that communities receive the policing services they deserve,” Ms Mananiso said. The committee reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening oversight over the justice, crime prevention and security sector to ensure improved safety and security for all South Africans.
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