Articles about SAPS

Court dismisses R2m claim over alleged SAPS information leak

The High Court rejects an urgent application brought by a man who claimed the police put his life at risk by leaking his information on social media.

SAPS readies online applications for new police recruits

The South African Police Service plans an e-recruitment system for aspiring police officers to apply online to join its ranks.

SA gears up for Youth Day with tech-focused initiatives

This year’s celebrations honour the brave youth of 1976 and spotlight a new generation of change-makers harnessing tech to shape a better future.

Cyber extortionist sentenced to eight years in jail

Lucky Majangandile Erasmus was sentenced by the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court for cyber fraud, theft of data and attempted cyber extortion.

Supplier fumes after SITA withdraws R3.4m SAPS firewall tender

The State Information Technology Agency claims a duplication of bids led to the cancellation of the contract, but SS-Consulting isn’t buying it, calling the move irregular.

MultiChoice destroys fake DStv goods intercepted in Durban

The items bore the counterfeit mark “Dtv”, a brand deceptively similar to the registered DStv trademarks, posing a significant threat to consumers, says the firm.

Man gets 47 years for cell tower battery theft

The Kimberley Regional Court sentenced 39-year-old Shepherd Ushe for damaging essential infrastructure.

Top ICT tenders: ICT services transversal contract reopens

The State IT Agency invites applications in the refresh of the RFB 1183 panel of service providers for the supply of IT services and skills.

SAPS to dial up ‘smart policing’ efforts

The police will adopt surveillance, analytics and smart policing solutions for modern law enforcement, says president Cyril Ramaphosa.

Top ICT tenders: SAPS targets social media monitoring

The South African Police Service wants to obtain open-source intelligence software to assist it in “ensuring national safety and security”.

MTN SA, police bring down OTP scam syndicate

A law enforcement and MTN SA collaboration leads to the arrest of individuals alleged to be involved in OTP fraud.

Top ICT tenders: Mpumalanga govt looks to e-sourcing tech

The province believes an electronic system will ensure proper sourcing management and allow for supplier rotation.