South Africa’s R186m forensic boost questioned as DNA backlog exceeds 228,000
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A forensic funding boost of R186 million in South Africa is facing scrutiny. More than 228,000 DNA exhibit entries have missed their processing deadlines. Experts point to procurement failures and unused equipment as the causes. These delays are affecting investigations into murder and rape.
South Africa’s R186 million forensic funding boost is under scrutiny as more than 228,000 DNA exhibit entries exceed processing deadlines, with experts blaming procurement failures and unused equipment for delays in rape and murder investigations.