Calls to Disband VIP Protection Police as South Africa Spends R1.9b on Government Officials’ Security

Civil society groups want the VIP protection unit disbanded as they highlight a disparity in government spending, highlighting that more funds go to protect ministers than safeguard citizens. Briefly News reports Outa said the South African government allocated R1.9 billion to the SAPS VIP protection unit in the past financial year. In contrast, R2.247 billion … Continue reading Calls to Disband VIP Protection Police as South Africa Spends R1.9b on Government Officials’ Security