DA takes Cachalia to task over looming rape kit shortage
The DA has taken legal action against the Acting Police Minister, Feroz Cachalia, over a looming rape kit shortage in the Western Cape, warning survivors could be denied crucial forensic testing from 1 August.
No rape kits DA NCOP member on security & justice Dominique Jeftha said the party has learnt that Saps will not have rape kits to administer crucial testing of rape victims beyond 1 August in the Western Cape.“Should the Minister fail to adhere to the DA’s demand for a constant supply of sufficient rape kits in the Western Cape, the DA will not hesitate to approach the courts to force the SAPS to uphold their constitutional duty.”
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