SAPS reveals 974 rape and sexual assault cases closed every month without resolution

In May 2024, the former Minister of Police, Bheki Cele, revealed in an explosive parliamentary reply to a question posed by the Democratic Alliance that over 5,4 million case dockets were closed, without result, due to insufficient evidence or leads since the 2018/2019 financial year.  Following these revelations, the Democratic Alliance immediately submitted a request for information…...