The police have implemented a turnaround strategy on its DNA backlog saga, and have adopted a project plan-driven approach to finalise the backlog. Read more: https://www.iol.co.za/capeargus/news/turnaround-plan-to-tackle-dna-backlog-implemented-by-saps-7c4f10d3-8b6a-4baa-91c6-55040b57a98d
Parliament wants urgent solutions to the dysfunctional National Forensic Science Laboratories (NFSL), and has tasked the newly-appointed National Forensic Oversight and Ethics Board with fixing the mess. Read more: https://www.dispatchlive.co.za/news/2021-03-06-parliament-demands-urgent-action-on-dna-testing-backlog/
Action Society is bekommerd dat die opeenhoping van DNS-toetse die regstelsel op sy kniee kan dwing. Lees volledige artikel hier: https://www.netwerk24.com/Nuus/Algemeen/forensiese-laboratoriums-moet-dringend-reggeruk-word-20210302
This could have an enormous impact on the processing of DNA tests as it is now done manually, especially regarding rape cases. Read more: https://www.citizen.co.za/news/south-africa/crime/2449146/saps-forensic-dna-system-has-been-down-since-june-2020-says-lobby-group/
Cape Town – Civil society organisations have lambasted Police Minister Bheki Cele for his denial that there was a shortage of evidence collection kits, also known as “rape kits”, at police stations last year. Read more: https://www.iol.co.za/capeargus/news/civil-society-groups-slam-cele-over-denial-of-rape-kits-shortage-6374ecb7-f14d-40a3-b26d-5c940d777701
Cape Town – The Department of Community Safety said it was concerned over the backlogs in the processing of DNA by the police’s forensic science laboratory and the pressure this places on service delivery, particularly in resolving rape cases. Read more: https://www.iol.co.za/capeargus/news/concern-over-dna-testing-backlog-at-police-lab-aaef12b8-c29b-48dc-846a-33a83eca99a3
