What this means
This is a SAnews news article dated 22 May 2018 about a South African Police Service (SAPS) nationwide recruitment drive for youth to join the police service. It states eligibility requirements (ages 18–30, Grade 12, proficiency in at least two languages including English, willingness to take the oath of office, and no criminal record/pending cases) and notes that applicants will be subjected to fitness, psychometric and integrity testing, medical evaluations, and vetting/fingerprint verification. Successful applicants are expected to report for training in January 2019 for 21 months, with a stipend of R4,500 during the induction and basic training phases.
