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PRETORIA - The DNA backlog remains a serious concern despite efforts to address the problem.

There are over 140,000 DNA cases backlog.

This was addressed by Parliament's Police Committee Chair, Ian Cameron in conversation with eNCA.

 

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He says if it is left unresolved, this crisis could undermine the effectiveness of the criminal justice system.

General Tshilidzi Mulaudzi, Head of the Forensic Science Laboratory responded to Cameron’s assertions.

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