DNA Backlog
DNA backlog numbers by police are misleading, says Action Society
Cape Town – Non-profit organisation Action Society has dismissed the DNA backlog numbers provided by Police Minister Bheki Cele as
13th December 2022
Cape Town – Non-profit organisation Action Society has dismissed the DNA backlog numbers provided by Police Minister Bheki Cele as
But Action Society director of community safety Ian Cameron claims Cele is misleading the country when it came to the
“Because the justice system cannot get its act together, Bokgabo Poo’s suspected murderer has not even pleaded to the charges
“Minister Bheki Cele is misleading the country when it comes to the DNA backlog,” said Ian Cameron, Director of Community
“It is an absolute disgrace for the police to torture the bereaved parents of a murdered little girl,” said Kaylynn
“It is an absolute outrage that it took three months to process the DNA of suspects in the Krugersdorp film
“Even though the DNA backlog in the country – reportedly – increased by 80 000 instead of declining, the government does
Action Society visited the bereaved family of Bakgoba Poo – the murdered four-year-old girl from Benoni – and offered to
The National Forensic Oversight and Ethics Board – known as the DNA Board – could not satisfactorily answer where the
Action Society congratulates and supports Amnesty International South Africa in taking on Minister Bheki Cele and the police department about
Action Society acts in the interest of the public through active advocacy for policy change. We work within the community to fight for a reformed justice system, holding government accountable for failing to protect South African citizens.
At Action Society, we often see delays in the justice system. What do you think? Have you experienced this too?