The South African Police Service (SAPS) was on the receiving end of heavy criticism with the backlog resulting in the delay of justice for victims of violent crimes.
Four police officers have been suspended in the wake of the fire that gutted the historic National Assembly building. On Friday, Lieutenant General Sam Shitlabane, head of the Protection and Security Services (PSS), briefed Parliament's Standing Committee on Financial Management of Parliament on the police's investigation into the fire.