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Hundreds of discrepancies in the lifestyle reviews of senior SAPS officials identified - Cachalia Babalo Ndenze 14 August 2026 | 10:28 He said these are mainly their failure to declare vehicles, properties and directorships in companies. Acting Minister of Police Firoz Cachalia in Parliament on 19 May 2026. Picture: Parliament Acting Minister of Police Firoz Cachalia said that they’ve identified hundreds of discrepancies in the lifestyle reviews of senior management officials over the last five years. He said these are mainly their failure to declare vehicles, properties and directorships in companies. ALSO READ: Delays in lifestyle audits for SAPS leaders raise alarm Kubayi says all NPA prosecutors to undergo lifestyle audits in bid to root out corruption 9,000 lifestyle audits, zero consequences: Govt’s anti-corruption tool exposed as paper tiger Cachalia said in some instances, property and vehicle purchases by some officials were not proportional with their known income. Cachalia released the details of the lifestyle audits of senior management in a written parliamentary reply to a question from the Democratic Alliance (DA)’s Lisa Schickerling. Shickering had asked whether any discrepancies or potential conflicts of interest have been identified involving senior South African Police Service (SAPS) management in the past five years. Cachalia said in 2021, 77 discrepancies were identified out of 611 Senior Management Service (SMS) members. This has grown to 122 discrepancies identified out of 737 members from April 2026 to date. Cachalia said, “Asset declaration and financial disclosure processes identified cases that warranted further scrutiny in relation to unexplained wealth indicators”. But Cachalia said in most instances, the discrepancies identified “were resolved through consultation” and the verification and correction of records. Never miss a major story. Get breaking news and the latest developments from South Africa and beyond as they happen. Get the whole picture 💡 Take a look at the topic timeline for all related articles.