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About 4,500 recruits are set to begin training with the South African Police Service on Monday.

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Just over 1000 #PoliceTrainees, which were recruited by the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Gauteng, arrived at SAPS Academy in Tshwane this morning to commence with the Basic Police Development Learning Programme (BPDLP). This intake forms part of Project 10000 aimed at adding more boots on the ground in the fight against crime. Officers

On Sunday, national police spokesperson Brig Athlenda Mathe said the newly recruited officers successfully completed the nine-month Basic Police Development Learning Programme (BPLDP).

More than 11,000 police officers have been promoted to higher ranks in a bid to boost their morale and enhance service delivery by having more boots on the ground.

Nearly 7700 police members were promoted from Constable to Sergeant and Sergeant to Warrant Officer. On Tuesday, 10 000 trainees will be welcomed into the service.

The South African Police Service has promoted 11 364 officers to higher ranks in a bid to promote morale and enhance service delivery.



The Police Development Learning Training Programme is designed to equip recruits with the necessary skills before they are absorbed as constables.

Allegations that police recruits allegedly paid to enter South African police colleges are seen as serious, according to SAPS. A national investigation is said to be in motion to determine whether procedures were flouted during the hiring process.

SA Police Service trainees were given loaves of bread, endured cold showers and slept without blankets, pillows or mattresses at a military based in Kimberley, says national police commissioner Gen Fannie Masemola.