Police’s lack of resources and manpower – Transit heists in Mpumalanga are out of controlPolice’s lack of resources and manpower - Transit heists in Mpumalanga are out of control
In December 2022, two security guards were also wounded during a transit heist outside Hazyview. In October 2022, there was a robbery in Barberton, in September, one in Bosbokrand and in August, one in Hendrina. The FF Plus has been voicing its concern about the lack of critical police resources, like vehicles and manpower, since 2021According to the police’s 2020/21 annual report, Mpumalanga’s police service has 9 516 personnel, which is a mere 52,5% of the number needed.