Parliamentary oversight visit

Oversight Visit Exposes Rape Kit Shortage Western Cape

Oversight Visit Exposes Rape Kit Shortage Western Cape

An unannounced parliamentary oversight visit has exposed a rape kit shortage in the Western Cape, with empty shelves found at SAPS’ Epping supply depot. The discovery contradicts SAPS assurances that supplies are sufficient and raises serious concerns about forensic capacity in rape
December 10, 2025