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On Saturday, the parliamentary portfolio committee visited the Central Firearms Register and the Forensic Science Laboratory service in Tshwane to check on backlogs.
The committee said it was unacceptable for
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The committee will continue to monitor the forensic backlog of over 200 000 cases.
Parliament s Portfolio Committee on Police says is shocked to learn that Central Firearms Register (CRF) officers are still working from the unsafe Veritas building in Tshwane which the Safety Health and Environment (SHE) unit disqualified.
The committee visited the CRF office and forensic science laboratory service in Tshwane on Saturday, where they were briefed on backlogs at both divisions.
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Cele apologises to National Assembly as DNA backlog climbs to almost 200 000 cases
By Mayibongwe Maqhina
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POLICE Minister Bheki Cele on Tuesday apologised in the National Assembly for the now more than 200 000 outstanding DNA result backlogs in forensic science laboratory services.
Cele made the apology during a debate sponsored by the DA on the crisis of DNA crisis.
The outstanding DNA results were standing at 172 787 as at February and dated back as far back as April 2019. The backlogs now stand at 208 291.
Speaking during the debate, Cele said the backlogs had given them sleepless nights.
“It has been a nightmare for everyone relying on services of science laboratories to find justice and closure.”
Ramaphosa: DNA forensic testing backlog unacceptable, hampering GBV fight The President admitted to gaps and lapses on the part of the police while answering questions virtually in the National Assembly Thursday. President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the nation on 30 March 2021. Picture: GCIS.
CAPE TOWN– President Cyril Ramaphosa said that the backlog in DNA forensic testing was unacceptable.
He warned that if it was allowed to continue it would hobble efforts to deal with gender-based violence cases.
He admitted to gaps and lapses on the part of the police while answering questions virtually in the National Assembly on Thursday.
A frank admission by Cyril Ramaphosa: “I must admit that there’s not been very good focus and the minister (Bheki Cele) admits this and is now feverishly working to ensure there is greater focus.”