politics
February 27, 2026
South Africa boosts military and judiciary spending
South Africa’s finance minister has said about $15.7 billion has been allocated for army deployment and to intensify law enforcement
TL;DR
- South Africa's finance minister announced increased spending on peace, security, and the judiciary to combat crime.
- Spending on peace and security is set to rise from R268.2 billion in 2025/26 to R291.2 billion in 2028/29.
- The Border Management Authority will receive an additional R990 million to build capacity.
- R2.7 billion is allocated to defense over the medium term to improve operations.
- The police service and SANDF will each receive R1 billion through the CARA fund to combat organized crime.
- R883.8 million will be transferred to the Office of the Chief Justice, with an additional R687 million for judiciary capacity expansion.
- Specialized courts and commissions of inquiry will receive funding once finalized.
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