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SAPS Gauteng receives over 49,000 applications for police trainee posts

The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Gauteng has received 49,518 completed applications for the 2026/2027 police trainee recruitment drive, which aims to recruit 5,500 trainees nationally.

November 13, 2026

The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Gauteng has received 49,518 completed applications for the 2026/2027 police trainee recruitment drive, which aims to recruit 5,500 trainees nationally.

Warrant Officer Mokoena of Lenasia South SAPS is encouraging eligible young people, particularly from the Indian and Coloured communities, to take advantage of the opportunity and apply.

South African citizens aged 18 to 35 with a Grade 12 certificate or equivalent, no criminal record and no pending criminal cases are encouraged to apply.

Applications close today, 13 November 2026.

Interested applicants can apply through the official SAPS recruitment portal: https://erecruitment.saps.gov.za/

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