Zuko Komisa

The South African Police Service (SAPS) e-recruitment website, launched just this Monday, is experiencing an overwhelming response as aspiring police officers flock to apply for the Basic Police Learning Development Programme (BPLDP).
Within its first 24 hours, the portal, accessible at https://erecruitment.saps.gov.za/, recorded over 67,774 applications from across South Africa, signaling immense public interest in joining the police force.
SAPS acknowledged the high traffic volumes are causing delays on the website.
“SAPS is aware that the website is experiencing a delayed response due to traffic volumes,” the service stated, assuring applicants that their Technology Management Services (TMS) and IT experts are actively monitoring the influx.
Applicants are advised to remain patient and to repeatedly refresh the careers page if they encounter delays.
The deadline for BPLDP applications is July 18, 2025. All applications must be submitted directly through the website portal; email submissions will not be accepted.
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