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TimesLIVE reports that as the closing date approaches, the number of police trainee applications for 5,500 posts has surpassed 927,000.
The SA Police Service (SAPS) confirmed on Thursday that its Basic Police Development Learning Programme (BPDLP) application window would close in less than 24 hours. After the deadline, no further applications will be accepted. The SAPS received more than 67,774 applications within the first 24 hours of opening the application window. Police spokesperson Brig Athlenda Mathe said that by Thursday, they had received more than 927,000 applications. She said female applicants continued to lead in terms of numbers, with 527,673 young women having submitted applications so far. Male applicants have submitted 400,204 applications thus far. Gauteng has seen the highest number of applications with more than 240,000, followed by KZN with more than 179,000. Mathe said shortlisted candidates would be called to undergo various assessments, including psychometric and integrity, physical and medical evaluations and interviews.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Shonisani Tshikalange at TimesLIVE
- Lees ook, Meer as 900,000 wil by polisie aansluit, by Maroela Media
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