JOHANNESBURG - Police unions are calling for changes in the workplace as police find themselves overwhelmed and underpaid.
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They say their members are taking physical and mental strain and the population continues to grow.
SAPS has about 150,000 trained police officers who are responsible for crime-fighting and protecting millions of citizens daily.
Lesiba Thobakgale from the South African Police Union discussed this with eNCA.