South Africa: SA Police Failures Demand Urgent Reform Before It's Too Late

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The problem isn’t funding or expertise – it’s a political one that President Ramaphosa cannot allow to fester.

The July attacks on South Africa's economic infrastructure exposed severe weakness in the police at a time of national crisis. Police were often missing in action as thousands raided malls and shut down transport, supply chains and logistics hubs.

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