More than 5 000 police graduates strengthens SAPS

This morning Police Minister, Bheki Cele sent off more than 5000 new Constables to join the ranks of the boys in blue.

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This year saw the highest number of females graduating into the South African Police Service with over 1572 female officers.

Deputy Minister of Police Cassel Mathale inspecting the parade.

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