# How much do police officers earn in South Africa and Namibia?

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Police officers in South Africa and Namibia earn different salaries depending on their positions and experience, with official recruitment advertisements providing an insight into what newly recruited officers can expect to earn in the two neighbouring countries. How much do police officers earn in South Africa? According to the South African Police Service (SAPS), its 2026/27 entry-level police trainee recruitment advertisement offered successful recruits a stipend of R5 000 per month during training. After successfully completing basic training, recruits could be considered for permanent app

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Created: 2026-10-27T08:32:42.139998+00:00

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