Over one million applications were submitted for its 2025/26 Basic Police Development Learning Programme (BPDLP), which closed at midnight on Friday (18/7).
A total of 1,049,998 applications were submitted for the police training programme. Police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe confirmed that 334,765 of these applicants already possess an NQF Level 6 (Diploma) or higher qualification, reflecting a keen interest among qualified young people in joining the force.
While the number of applications has been impressive nationwide, there have been stark regional disparities, with three provinces in Central South Africa submitting the lowest number of applicants. The Free State received 73,214…
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