First published Oct 26, 2026, 12:03:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 26, 2026, 12:03:15 PM UTC

SAPS receives more than 300 000 applications for police trainees

South Africa’s police service reports more than 300,000 profile registrations for a recruitment drive offering 5,500 trainee positions. It says 172,721 applications have been submitted, with Gauteng recording the highest provincial total.

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