The South African Police Service SAPS has paid out R2.8 billion over the past four financial years for claims related to unlawful arrests, detention and assault by police.
Acting Police Minister Prof Firoz Cachalia revealed the staggering figure in a recent reply to a parliamentary question by EFF MP Lorato Florence Tito.
Billions paid out for unlawful police actionsTito asked Cachalia to provide figures for the past three financial years and since 1 April 2025, including a breakdown per province.
