South African Police Service

National police force of South Africa

The South African Police Service (SAPS) is the national police force of the Republic of South Africa. Its 1,154 police stations in South Africa are divided according to the provincial borders, and a Provincial Commissioner is appointed in each province. The nine Provincial Commissioners report directly to the National Commissioner. The head office is in the Wachthuis Building in Pretoria.

Also known as...SAPS
Fannie Masemola in court

Fannie Masemola in court South African police chief Fannie Masemola faces corruption charges over a $21 million tender scandal.