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David Mahlobo’s political legacy has been slippery as an eel in bucketful of soap
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Watch: Malema says the EFF is being attacked about the VBS saga but President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala is not questioned yet former State Security Agency ... Show more #EFF #JuliusMalema #CyrilRamaphosa #VBSsaga #PhalaPhalaFarmGate
It’s not too late to revise the ‘Spy Bill’ to strike a better balance between power and accountability
dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2024-04-19-its-not-too-late-to-revise-the-spy-bill-to-strike-a-better-balance-between-power-and-accountability/
ANC officials in cahoots with US Intelligence: On Friday, the SCA overturned a high court ruling preventing Independent Media from publishing a report dated ...
iol.co.za/sundayindependent/news/anc-officials-in-cahoots-with-us-intelligence-4c3a0098-e55c-4d83-9c57-b063c8329df6
CPJ welcomes South Africa’s abolition of criminal defamation, calls for further reforms
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South Africa's Security Forces Once Brutally Entrenched Apartheid. It's Been a Rocky Road to Reform
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Phala Phala: Public protector says she had no right to Ramaphosa’s tax records: The ATM’s argument that she skirted this and other issues in the scandal had no ...
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Quick Glance: Phala Phala: Public protector lacked authority over Ramaphosa's tax records
- Public Protector argues she had no legal grounds to access President Ramaphosa's tax records.
- Criticism of the investigation by Gcaleka for being cursory and biased.
- Constitutional court ruling on access to tax records found to be unconstitutional.
- SARS entrusted with the decision on investigating Ramaphosa's taxes to prevent duplication of efforts.
MPs pass law to 'reverse intelligence evils' of the Jacob Zuma era: The National Assembly has passed the General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill with ...
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Independent Media wins SCA appeal against State Security Agency interdict: The Supreme Court of Appeal has upheld an appeal by Independent Media ...
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An argument for redefining presidential powers in South Africa: Because SA’s politics is changing, it’s becoming harder to predict who will be President after ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-03-24-an-argument-for-redefining-presidential-powers-in-south-africa/
Zuma’s Zombies – the sycophants who paid a high price for their blind political loyalty to Msholozi
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-03-09-zumas-zombies-the-sycophants-who-paid-a-high-price-for-their-blind-political-loyalty-to-msholozi/
DA manifesto — party would like to swap BEE for UN sustainable goals: The DA manifesto emphasises streamlining and professionalism, but raises eyebrows by ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-02-25-da-manifesto-check-party-wants-to-swap-bee-for-un-sustainable-goals/
Troops deployed, internet shut down in Chad’s capital amid deadly violence: Security forces surround main opposition party’s headquarters following clashes near ...
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Chadian opposition leader dies in gun exchange, state prosecutor says: The announcement comes a day after heavy gunfire erupts in N’Djamena near the headquarters ...
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Beware South Africa’s securitisation tendencies and their threat to constitutional rights
dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2024-03-04-s-africas-securitisation-tendencies-a-threat-to-constitutional-rights/
Several killed in Chad after attack on intelligence agency foiled, government says
cnn.com/2024/02/28/world/several-killed-in-chad-after-attack-on-intelligence-agency-foiled-government-says/
EFF manifesto launch fails uncharacteristically to pull expected crowds: The party wants parliament to appoint boards for state-owned enterprises
mg.co.za/politics/2024-02-10-eff-manifesto-launch-fails-uncharacteristically-to-pull-expected-crowds/
EFF Manifesto: Malema vows to revive section 25 motion on land expropriation in parliament
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Cosatu warns Spy Bill is silent on powers of Inspector-General of Intelligence: Cosatu’s Matthew Parks also said they were concerned that the bill does not even ...
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Sydney Mufamadi: Don’t be paranoid, be wary about talks of ‘regime change’: The State Security Agency said it had not picked up credible threats about election ...
mg.co.za/politics/2024-02-09-sydney-mufamadi-dont-be-paranoid-be-wary-about-talks-of-regime-change/
Abu Dhabi court adjourns case of terrorist organisation to March 14 : 84 defendants stand accused in this case of establishing and managing a clandestine ...
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Law enforcement agencies won’t tolerate lawlessness, criminality and disruptions during Sona
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Akeredolu’ll be remembered for strengthening judiciary – Aiyedatiwa: Aiyedatiwa said his former boss did well in using the rule of law to fight against crimes ...
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JANE DUNCAN | Surveillance and the state: SA’s proposed new spying law is open for comment — an expert points out its flaws
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times-daily/opinion-and-analysis/2024-02-06-jane-duncan--surveillance-and-the-state-sas-proposed-new-spying-law-is-open-for-comment--an-expert-points-out-its-flaws/
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Intelligence Bill before Parliament will give State Security Agency ominous powers
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Nhlanhla Sizani, 24, the alleged imposter who duped authorities into believing that he was a United Nations (UN) representative ... Show more
SA records its lowest score on Corruption Perceptions Index: South Africa scored 41 – two points below its 2022 score, below the global average of 43 and the ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-01-30-sa-records-its-lowest-score-on-corruption-perceptions-index-drops-below-global-average/
Quick Glance: Singapore Maintains Top 5 Ranking in 2023 Corruption Index
- Singapore remains in the top 5 as one of the least corrupt countries in the world, according to the Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index.
- The country has been the only Asian nation in the top 10 since the index was first published in 1995.
- Countries are ranked and measured based on their perceived levels of public sector corruption.
- Singapore scored 83 in 2023, the same as the previous year.
Sticky wicket — Reinstate Teeger as SA U19 captain or we’ll escalate matter, demands DA
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-01-16-sticky-wicket-reinstate-teeger-as-sa-u19-captain-or-well-escalate-matter-demands-da/
SAHRC Report: Critical lapses in law enforcement compounded July 2021 unrest: In a crucial examination of the July 2021 unrest, the South African Human Rights ...
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Quick Glance: SAHRC Releases Shocking Findings on July 2021 Unrest
- The SAHRC found that the July 2021 unrest was orchestrated by well-resourced perpetrators.
- On Monday, the SAHRC and the CRL released their reports on the July 2021 unrest.
- SAHRC chairperson Chris Nissen discussed measures to prevent future unrest after the events in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng.
- The SAHRC found that the unrest caused R50 billion in economic damage and resulted in the deaths of over 350 people.
‘Fake’ UN official allegedly received briefings from SA’s top security cluster: Nhlanhla Sizani allegedly duped South Africa’s top security cluster NatJoints and ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-01-24-fake-un-official-allegedly-received-briefings-from-sas-top-security-cluster/
War on Gaza: Will South Africa prosecute its citizens fighting for Israel?: Analysts and legal experts have cast doubt as to whether South Africa will follow ...
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Quick Glance: South Africa Accuses Israel of Genocide at UN Court
- South Africa alleges that Israel's actions in Gaza are genocidal and has filed a case at the International Court of Justice.
- The case and Israel's defense set up a high-stakes showdown before a panel of judges at the Great Hall of Justice.
- At the heart of the case is the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide.
- South Africa is seeking legally binding rulings from the ICJ, including a declaration that Israel has breached the Genocide Convention and orders to cease hostilities, offer reparations, and provide for reconstruction in Gaza.
Inspector-General of Intelligence should be given more powers, says Al Jama-ah: The leader of Al Jama-ah in Limpopo, Saiti Ntola, said the Inspector-General of ...
iol.co.za/news/politics/inspector-general-of-intelligence-should-be-given-more-powers-says-al-jama-ah-2fcf71a8-ea19-43c6-b972-13cc99c6d0d5
Home Affairs services down nationally, due to technical glitches: Services, including the issuing and application of ID cards and passports ...
iol.co.za/news/home-affairs-services-down-nationally-due-to-technical-glitches-c33f32fa-2877-43d0-9228-202359b39e8d
Kant of the Year: Busisiwe Mkhwebane comes back to rock Parliament with her EFF studs
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-12-24-kant-of-the-year-busisiwe-mkhwebane-comes-back-to-rock-parliament-with-her-eff-studs/
Al-Qaeda captive Gerco van Deventer finally home for Christmas: South African paramedic Gerco van Deventer, who was abducted in Libya more than six years ago ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2023-12-26-al-qaeda-captive-gerco-van-deventer-finally-home-for-christmas/
JANE DUNCAN | New intelligence bill is meant to stem abuses — what’s good and bad about it
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times-daily/opinion-and-analysis/2024-01-14-jane-duncan--new-intelligence-bill-is-meant-to-stem-abuses--whats-good-and-bad-about-it/
South Africa says its citizens serving in IDF could face prosecution back home: Pretoria says it's 'gravely concerned' about citizens joining war ...
timesofisrael.com/south-africa-says-its-citizens-serving-in-idf-could-face-prosecution-back-home/
Fact-Check — Did a top State Security official accuse SA judges of corruption?: This is one of those stories that has drawn in a bunch of people who should ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-12-18-fact-check-did-a-top-state-security-official-accuse-sa-judges-of-corruption/
ICC steers clear in row over South Africa cricketer’s pro-Israel comments: The ICC has said it will not get involved in the decision by Cricket South Africa to ...
theguardian.com/sport/2024/jan/16/icc-stay-out-of-row-over-south-africa-player-david-teeger-pro-israel-comments-cricket
South African president condemns Gaza crisis as genocidal, alls for ceasefire | Africanews
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South Africans joining Israeli forces in Gaza risk prosecution at home: South Africans fighting for Israel in Gaza could face prosecution at home ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2023/12/18/South-Africans-joining-Israeli-forces-in-Gaza-risk-prosecution-at-home
Crooked accountant sentenced to 135 years for R11 million Covid-19 relief fund fraud
iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/crooked-accountant-sentenced-to-135-years-for-r11-million-covid-19-relief-fund-fraud-37bdb49c-ec07-472a-8ecb-7e2d7664d97d
Spy Bill’s security vetting should be of great concern to all South Africans, panel hears
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-12-10-spy-bills-security-vetting-should-be-of-great-concern-to-all-south-africans-panel-hears/
Raymond Zondo shoots down accusations of ‘captured judiciary’: Chief justice Raymond Zondo has defended the judiciary against allegations of it being ...
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Spy ombud wants greater autonomy: The inspector-general of intelligence, Imtiaz Fazel, wants more independence from the intelligence services he oversees.
timeslive.co.za/politics/2023-12-08-spy-ombud-wants-greater-autonomy/
State Security Agency distances itself from ‘report’ on allegations of corruption in judiciary
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State Security Agency DG Thembisile Majola resigns: State Security Agency director-general Thembisile Cheryl Majola has resigned after a little more than a year ...
timeslive.co.za/politics/2023-11-15-state-security-agency-dg-thembisile-majola-resigns/
Holomisa wants intelligence committee to probe report on allegations of corruption in judiciary
iol.co.za/news/politics/holomisa-wants-intelligence-committee-to-probe-report-on-allegations-of-corruption-in-judiciary-9adf6312-1201-408c-bd80-2283bb84fcd3
EDITORIAL | Intelligence is critical for our safety and security: SSA director-general’s departure, under a veil of secrecy, after 18 months in the job ...
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Paid articlePaid Lawmaking behind closed doors a possibility as new intelligence Bill processed: Secret lawmaking becomes possible in democratic SA amid parliamentary ad hoc ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-11-23-lawmaking-behind-closed-doors-a-possibility-as-new-intelligence-bill-processed/
SA warns mercenaries against joining Israeli army: Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said the State Security Agency was monitoring the situation in ...
iol.co.za/news/politics/sa-warns-mercenaries-against-joining-israeli-army-f569b1ce-b4ef-4ba4-b9f3-ff8d11e9c1a9
Investigator accuses SSA of reluctance to deal with Eskom corruption: Retired police brigadier Jap Burger has accused the State Security Agency of reluctance to ...
timeslive.co.za/politics/2023-11-16-investigator-accuses-ssa-of-reluctance-to-deal-with-eskom-corruption/
Ntshavheni denies fallout between her and spy boss: Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said there were no tensions between her and State Security ...
iol.co.za/news/politics/ntshavheni-denies-fallout-between-her-and-spy-boss-35447720-0280-4145-a558-85e1370e73b5
Undisclosed reasons: State will oppose bail for one of three accused in R10 million Phala Phala theft
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South Africa: Ex-Spy Boss 'Lied' for Millions, Says Agency - South African News Briefs - December 14, 2023
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Specialised teams yielding results in combating illegal mining: Ramaphosa: President Cyril Ramaphosa hailed the fight against illegal mining, saying the ...
timeslive.co.za/politics/2023-11-13-specialised-teams-yielding-results-in-combating-illegal-mining-ramaphosa/
With contract killings on the rise, demand for bodyguards increases in KwaZulu-Natal
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-11-19-with-contract-killings-on-the-rise-demand-for-bodyguards-increases-in-kwazulu-natal/
‘If Scorpions were never disbanded, we would not have this high level of corruption’ - Chief Justice Zondo
iol.co.za/news/politics/if-scorpions-were-never-disbanded-we-would-not-have-this-high-level-of-corruption-chief-justice-zondo-88f36bfb-1cc7-4578-ba1b-954f907e6c2c
Oxford University professor warns South Africa: Do not underestimate the systemic nature of corruption
iol.co.za/news/politics/oxford-university-professor-warns-south-africa-do-not-underestimate-the-systemic-nature-of-corruption-79dc0390-8492-4e44-b331-20eb56673b4d
The Spy Bill played a role in the State Security Agency's capture during the tenure of former president Jacob Zuma. The new bill ignores the findings of the ... Show more app.session.com/dailymaverick/Room-for-Growth-How-breastfeeding-can-stem-malnutrition-and-childhood-stunting
This week — Universal Declaration of Human Rights turns 75 and controversial spy bill up for debate
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-12-04-this-week-universal-declaration-of-human-rights-turns-75-and-controversial-spy-bill-up-for-debate/
South Africans fighting in Mideast war will be prosecuted — Ntshavheni: South Africans participating in the Middle East war are a threat to the interest of the ...
timeslive.co.za/politics/2023-11-08-south-africans-participating-in-israeli-palestine-war-a-threat-will-be-prosecuted-ntshavheni/
Education, health and security services saved from budget slash as Godongwana announces additional funding for those sectors
iol.co.za/news/politics/education-health-and-security-services-saved-from-budget-slash-as-godongwana-announces-additional-funding-for-those-sectors-3bd38849-2225-4b65-b63a-6a0878a2f556
State Security Agency DG Thembi Majola resigns as bid to clean up ‘spook central’ continues
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-11-15-state-security-agency-dg-thembi-majola-resigns-as-bid-to-clean-up-spook-central-continues/
South Africa: Extreme Weather Events Cause Surge in Insurance Claims - South African News Briefs - November...
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South Africa: What the Reserve Bank Report Had to Say About Cash in Couch at Ramaphosa Farm
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Quick Glance: Suspect in Phala Phala theft has a newborn
- Imanuwela David, 39, and Froliana Joseph, 30, appeared in Bela Bela magistrate's court in connection to the break-in and theft at President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala farm.
- The domestic worker implicated as the alleged mastermind behind the break-in at President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala farm has requested permission to breastfeed her newborn while in custody.
- David was arrested in Rustenburg on Sunday, and Joseph was arrested on Monday.
- During the brief court proceedings, Joseph, through her lawyer Ramoloko Mike Mokgobu, informed the court that she recently gave birth and her newborn baby requires her attention.
South Africa: Key Witnesses in Police Torture Trial Gunned Down Outside Court - South African News Briefs -...
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Q&A with South Africa's information regulator Pansy Tlakula: It has been leaked that the department of defence and State Security Agency suffered major data ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/opinion-and-analysis/opinion/2023-10-22-qa-with-south-africas-information-regulator-pansy-tlakula/
Paid articlePaid Rica and Gilab – the two surveillance bills before Parliament that should give every freedom-loving South African pause for thought
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-10-03-rica-and-gilab-the-two-surveillance-bills-before-parliament-that-should-give-every-freedom-loving-south-african-pause-for-thought/
Pressure point — New legislation impacts RICA, and why legal surveillance reforms are urgently required
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-10-06-pressure-point-new-legislation-impacts-rica-and-why-legal-surveillance-reforms-are-urgently-required/
SIU finds André de Ruyter was not authorised to conduct intelligence operation at Eskom
iol.co.za/news/politics/siu-finds-andre-de-ruyter-was-not-authorised-to-conduct-intelligence-operation-at-eskom-16d7aeba-062e-40e7-bf1c-157957bf589b
Quick Glance: Former Eskom CEO André de Ruyter still being investigated for 'unauthorized' spy report
- The head of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), lawyer Andy Mothibi, informed the standing committee on public accounts that the report had flaws in its execution, while considering the content is necessary.
- The SIU has prepared an interim report for President Cyril Ramaphosa.
- The SIU appeared before parliament to brief the committee on the intelligence report commissioned by De Ruyter.
- Mothibi stated that the SIU will seek legal advice to determine if De Ruyter should be held accountable.
State Security Agency audits matric exam printing sites in cheating crackdown: For the first time, teachers will have to sign a pledge confirming they will not ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times-daily/news/2023-09-19-state-security-agency-audits-matric-exam-printing-sites-in-cheating-crackdown/
Paid articlePaid NPA Amendment Bill goes from faux permanence to ‘stopgap measure’ in just two weeks
dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2023-09-13-npa-amendment-bill-goes-from-faux-permanence-to-stopgap-measure-in-just-two-weeks/
New intelligence bill is anti-democratic, and a unique mix of malice and stupidity
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-09-07-new-intelligence-bill-is-a-unique-mix-of-malice-and-stupidity/
EXPLAINER: What does a Special Official Category 1 funeral entail: President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a Special Official Category 1 funeral for Prince ...
iol.co.za/news/politics/explainer-what-does-a-special-official-category-1-funeral-entail-12d1b88c-70de-4842-9ac7-c2687b8c1c33
POLL | Did the SA Reserve Bank compromise its reputation in the Phala Phala report?
timeslive.co.za/politics/2023-08-23-poll-did-the-sa-reserve-bank-compromise-its-reputation-in-the-phala-phala-report/
Quick Glance: Ramaphosa cleared by Reserve Bank in Phala Phala matter
- President found not to have violated any exchange control regulations after thorough investigation
‘I didn’t know’, two Public Protector candidates tell MPs on controversies at SSA, NPA and elsewhere
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-08-24-i-didnt-know-two-public-protector-candidates-tell-mps-on-controversies-at-ssa-npa-and-elsewhere/
All eight shortlisted Public Protector candidates pass security and police vetting
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-08-22-all-eight-shortlisted-public-protector-candidates-pass-security-and-police-vetting/
Russian Doll — an assassination, abductions and the mystery of the Lady R: Colonel Frans Mathipa was killed by unknown assassins on Sunday, 6 August ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-08-14-russian-doll-an-assassination-abductions-and-the-mystery-of-the-lady-r/
Ramaphosa: Significant progress made in implementing State Capture Commission recommendations
iol.co.za/news/politics/ramaphosa-significant-progress-made-in-implementing-state-capture-commission-recommendations-d25f8663-d277-46b7-be43-bc28e23d2f9d
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