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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.