There are currently no guidelines or policy pertaining to the number of DNA rape kits that must be kept at a police station’s disposal in the Eastern Cape. This emerged from a reply to written parliamentary questions I asked the MEC for Safety and Liaison, Helen Sauls-August. I welcome the MEC’s commitment to place the issue firmly on the agenda with the SAPS during its oversight meetings and that the department will vigorously strengthen its oversight over the implementation of the anti-rape … [Read more...] about Policy on DNA rape kits must be implemented urgently
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DNA Awareness Campaign Gains Local Champion
Executive Director of The DNA Project, Vanessa Lynch, writes on the DNA blog; "I have just returned from a two day trip to Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape where, in collaboration with Business Against Crime (Eastern Cape), The DNA Project launched its DNA and Crime Scene Awareness campaign into that region. Thanks to BAC (E.C.), Protea Marine Hotel and Berco Express (PE) for their collective contributions and assistance which ensured that this event took place, that all training material was … [Read more...] about DNA Awareness Campaign Gains Local Champion
