Police to Invest R1.1bn in New Helicopters Amid Air Fleet Crisis
The South African Police Service (SAPS) is set to spend R1.1 billion on 15 new helicopters as its air fleet faces a severe crisis, with only 11 of its 38 aircraft currently operational.
This move is part of the ministry's efforts to rebuild its capacity and enhance its fight against crime. Meanwhile, other significant events are unfolding, including analyses by Saxo Bank that suggest
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Author's summary: Police invest R1.1bn in helicopters amid crisis.