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The significant backlog in DNA analysis is causing prolonged delays in the justice system, affecting victims awaiting closure in their cases. enca.com/top-stories/sa… #DNABacklog #JusticeDelayed #SouthAfricaCrime

South Africa’s forensic science labs are struggling with over 140,000 unprocessed DNA cases due to outdated infrastructure, staffing shortages, and underfunding. 🔗gauteng.news/2025/03/24/dna… #DNABacklog #SouthAfricaJustice #GautengNews

The South African Police Service’s Forensic Science Laboratory is in turmoil as the DNA case backlog surpasses 140 000, with infrastructure failures at the core of the issue. 🚨#DNABacklog #SAPS #ForensicCrisis ow.ly/3na850VmLCv

Tomorrow morning we discuss the SAPS DNA backlog crisis and why it is so extremely important to resolve! Join us at 06:15 on eNCA #DNAbacklog #SAPS

🚨 Attention: South Africa's DNA backlog has skyrocketed past 140,000 cases! This alarming increase is affecting justice outcomes. Read more about what this means for the future of prosecutions here: wix.to/1H6n7lU #DNABacklog #JusticeSystem #SouthAfrica

8️⃣ Enough is enough. South Africans deserve a justice system that works. The DNA backlog is a crisis that must be fixed now. SAPS must be held accountable. #DNAbacklog

7️⃣ DNA is not just another bureaucratic process—it is the key to justice. When SAPS fails to process it, justice is stolen from victims, and criminals are handed a free pass. #DNAbacklog

6️⃣ I will formally request the Auditor-General of South Africa (@AuditorGen_SA) to conduct a full forensic audit. The public deserves to know who is responsible for this failure and what must be done to fix it. #DNAbacklog

5️⃣ Some DNA evidence has taken over 10 years to even be captured in the system. How many criminals have walked free because of this? How many more will? This is a national disgrace. #DNAbacklog

4️⃣ There is no excuse. Universities with forensic capabilities have offered to help, but SAPS refuses to use them. Leadership is ignoring solutions while the backlog grows every day. #DNAbacklog

3️⃣ SAPS promised to fix this in 2021. Instead, service contracts for forensic equipment have expired, tenders remain unrenewed, and critical instruments sit unused because of mismanagement. #DNAbacklog

2️⃣ Justice delayed is justice denied. With DNA evidence sitting in a backlog, cases go cold, victims lose hope, and repeat offenders continue attacking more people. The system is failing those who need it most. #DNAbacklog

1️⃣ DNA is critical in sexual offence cases. For many survivors, it is the only evidence that can prove a crime took place. Without timely processing, cases are thrown out of court, and offenders walk free. #DNAbacklog

📌Thread📌What you need to know about the @SAPoliceService #DNAbacklog and why it is critical: 🚨 The SAPS DNA backlog has exceeded 140,000 cases. This isn’t just a number—it means thousands of criminals remain free while victims are denied justice. Here’s why this is a

South Africa's GBV pandemic in a nutshell: >180000 cases #DNAbacklog >5 rapes per hour >120 rapes per day > 3600 rapes per month >10800 rapes from Jan-March 22 to 24 Only 1 in 9 rapes reported

uhm Cupcake @CyrilRamaphosa @PresidencyZA that #CrimeBuster #BhekiCeleMustFall told us the the #DNABacklog was sorted out! Seeing that you try to do all your useless ministers work can you please intervene here and atleast get this right! Thousands of criminals waiting for you!

After battling a massive #DNABacklog, Police Minister Bheki Cele announces its full eradication, aiding the #SAPS in addressing #GenderBasedViolence and murder cases. The upgrade and expansion of the Gqeberha #DNALab have been pivotal in this success... SatoriNews.com/articles/2024-…

“Cele boasted that the historic #DNAbacklog of 251 000 in 2021/22 was eradicated. We know that this is untrue. Four-year-old Mia Botha went missing from a playground close to her home on 25 September 2022, 508 days ago today, and was found brutally murdered in Nederburg, Paarl a

Action Society has now followed up with the Office of the Public Service Commission (OPSC) about their investigation into the ongoing #DNAbacklog crisis that continues to hinder many cases, leaving victims and their families going years without justice. actionsociety.co.za/dna-backlogs-c…

PRESS RELEASE || #DNABacklog: Public Protector’s feedback reveals serial rapist pandemic; 486 serial rapists identified out of 10 493 prioritised cases. actionsociety.co.za/dna-backlog-pu…

Tomorrow morning we discuss the SAPS DNA backlog crisis and why it is so extremely important to resolve! Join us at 06:15 on eNCA #DNAbacklog #SAPS

The Democratic Alliance has raised concerns about DNA testing backlog across the country This is according to the party’s Crezane Bosch saying government is not doing enough to clear the backlog to ensure justice for victims #DNABacklog @JamesBlac_rsa

Sadly, this #DNABacklog is a problem that can be easily addressed using modern technology. #RapidDNA technology gives you a result from a sample in #90mins! This can be deployed at Provincial level in 3 months and make an immediate impact. #RapidDNA ⚖️ 🧬 #90mins

[DNA BACKLOG] @SAPoliceService are making headway in clearing the #DNABacklog through better contract management, increased workforce, doubling the labs work hours, procurement & servicing of machines + chemicals critical for processing of DNA samples🙏🏿 #GBVFSummit2022 #endGBVF

[LISTEN] Action Society: Massive DNA Backlog of 172,787 Cases Will Bring SA Justice System to its Knees #DNABacklog #DNA #ActionSociety #Police @ActionSocietySA tinyurl.com/7524yww

#PoliceMinistry Minister of Police, General #BhekiCele participate in today’s @ParliamentofRSA debate on #DNABacklog outlining what the #SAPS is doing to clear the backlog at all 4 SAPS Forensic Science Laboratories. ME

Was your case postponed or thrown out due to the #DNAbacklog in #SouthAfrica? We want to hear from you! Email [email protected] with your experience or send us a DM. #Kwanele #GBV #EndGBV

This evening on #KAYA959pov with @PhemeloMotene the spotlight is on #Tembisashutdown we speak to community leaders and members on challenges faced by the community. We also touch on SA's #DNABacklog & the delay crime solving We take your calls on 086 00 00 959

Can SAPS explain how the DNA Consumables tender was awarded, then 'unawarded', then extended & then 'reawarded'? This is the new SAPS Supply Chain Management processes that the Minister referred to. #DNAbacklog @SwitchOffGBV @ActionSocietySA Media here's a hint:

#PoliceMinistry Minister of Police, General #BhekiCele on checks and balances that have been put in place. @ParliamentofRSA debate on #DNABacklog outlining what the #SAPS is doing to clear the backlog at all 4 SAPS Forensic Science Laboratories. ME

#PoliceMinistry Minister of Police, General #BhekiCele on tracking and tracing of forensic exhibits during today's @ParliamentofRSA debate on #DNABacklog outlining what the #SAPS is doing to clear the backlog at all 4 SAPS Forensic Science Laboratories. ME

[CRIME] “The crime levels in 🇿🇦are unacceptable, but we are working on fundamentals on dealing with crime, such as dealing with #DNABacklog Capacitating the 18 specialised units of #SAPS and filling critical vacancies to better service communities.” - Bheki Cele

Amnesty International wants police minister Bheki Cele to give an estimated time to clear the existing #DNAbacklog at the Forensic Science Laboratories, to ensure victims of GBVF get justice. RM

[DNA BACKLOG] The #DNABacklog stands at 67 905 reduced from over 241 167 in May 2021 #CrimeStats

Victims of #GBV, their families and the broader public have been made to look on, powerless, as @SAPoliceService lost track of millions of pieces of crucial forensic evidence. Enough! Add your name to our @PublicProtector complaint: actionsociety.co.za/dna-backlog-pu… #DNAbacklog

Real leaders take responsibility for the actions of their organisation, especially if they issued the instructions. It is sad to see the SITA Executive Caretaker throw @madielovric under the bus. Personal cost orders & pension being attached will be so unfair. #FEM #DNABacklog

[JUST IN] During the release of #CrimeStats Minister of Police announces that the #DNAbacklog has been cleared by the @SAPoliceService. [READ] 👉🏿 saps.gov.za/newsroom/msspe…

Aug 2021 - The killer of 5 year old Chantel Makwena appears in court, 2 years after violently raping & killing her in 2019. Her perpetrator was out on bail for a previous rape case when he took her life. DNA results took 2 years due to the #DNAbacklog. #StopGBV #16Days

#DNABacklog Police Minister Bheki Cele has confirmed that the backlog at the police forensic labs stands at 208 291. Cele says over 60 000 specimens have been received in the police’s 4 laboratories, but have not yet been analysed. RM

“The current #DNAbacklog of 300 000+ cases means victims might have to wait for 3 years to get their day in court. That is if the court case isn’t struck from the roll in that time. Bheki Cele is once again failing victims of #GBV,” says @IanCameron23 #SwitchOffGBV #CeleMustGo