Cachalia reveals over R3,7b spent on VIP security

ACTING Minister of Police, Firoz Cachalia, has revealed that government spent more than R3,7 billion on VIP and static protection services during the 2024/25 financial year.

- HOPE NTANZI

ACTING Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has revealed that R3,7 billion was allocated for VIP protection services in 2024/25, a figure projected to rise, igniting debate on government spending priorities.

(AYANDA NDAMANE Independent Newspapers)

This amount, which includes R2,29 billion allocated for VIP protection and an additional R1,42 billion for static protection, was disclosed in response to a parliamentary question posed by ActionSA MP, Alan Beesley.

Beesley had asked for details about the financial allocations for protecting the President, Deputy President, Ministers, Deputy Ministers, and international dignitaries, specifically querying the actual, current, and projected expenditure on these services for the 2024/25, 2025/26, and 2026/27 financial years.

The figure, which represents a significant portion of the national budget, is projected to rise even further.