By Thapelo Molefe
Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has acknowledged deep public anger and mistrust toward the South African Police Service (SAPS), but said corruption allegations and negative perceptions do not reflect the full reality of policing in the country.
Cachalia was speaking at the SAPS National Excellence Awards held in Bloemfontein on Monday night, as police leaders honoured officers for professionalism and service at a time when the criminal justice system is under intense scrutiny.
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“There is a story being told about the South African Police Service in full view of the public,” Cachalia said.
“That story is not false, but it is not the whole story.”
He said the awards were meant to recognise police officers who continued to serve communities with integrity, often under dangerous and difficult conditions.
“Our people want a police service they
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