Police to spend R1.1bn on 15 new helicopters as air fleet collapses

Police to Invest R1.1bn in New Helicopters

The South African Police Service (SAPS) plans to spend R1.1 billion on 15 new helicopters as part of efforts to rebuild its air fleet, with only 11 of its 38 aircraft currently operational.

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Author's summary: Police invest R1.1bn in new helicopters to boost fight against crime.

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