The president, in a letter to a watchdog parliamentary committee, confirmed the authenticity of a leaked recording in which the problem is discussed, but said he was talking only to allegations made publicly by others
Drug abuse trends upward during the festive season
Minister of police only receives information from national commissioner that relates to him, commission hears
The suspended national police commissioner told the SAHRC it was the first time the country had seen unrest that began at a level aimed at debilitating the police’s available resources
Whether national security should be located inside or outside the presidency must be considered based on functionality and constitutional values
The need to protect the autonomy of the State Security Agency from political interference is even more critical now that it falls under the presidency
Police have caught wind of plans for a second phase of violence after last week’s riots, apparently set to kick off with the looting of arms in KwaZulu-Natal
Journalists who received payments from the state security agency will be named only once the Zondo commission has notified them in writing
Former crime intelligence head Richard Mdluli appeared in court today in relation to kidnapping and murder charges from 17 years ago.
After fierce objections by opposition parties, a report recommending former ANC MP Cecil Burgess for appointment was referred back to the committee.
The last decade has seen a revival of a very old and long-discredited idea: that intelligence is influenced by racial origin.
SA’s intelligence service relied on a spy close to Russia to find out details about its own government’s involvement in a $100-million satellite deal.
Concern is mounting over the lack of legislative accountability of Botswana’s powerful intelligence directorate, which answers only to the president.
A long-awaited report reveals SA spooks’ endless battles with funds, efficacy and independence
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/ 15 November 2013
There are many advantages to breastfeeding but should mothers be bribed to do it?
Dennis Thokozani Dlomo has been appointed National Intelligence Coordination Committee head, announced State Security Minister Siyabonga Cwele.
The government has started the construction of a $22-million school of intelligence that it will name after President Robert Mugabe.
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/ 3 December 2009
South Africa is not immune to security threats, President Jacob Zuma said in Pretoria on Thursday.
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/ 6 September 2009
Changes to the intelligence community under Zuma may include a top position for Mo Shaik, writes Sam Sole.
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/ 8 December 2008
The United States warned India last month of a pending raid by a Pakistan-based militant group, it emerged last week.
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/ 11 November 2008
Thabo Mbeki responsible for instability in the party, ANC inquiry finds. Adriaan Basson reports.
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/ 23 October 2008
The secrecy and tight restrictions on information give rise to suspicion and mistrust.
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/ 26 September 2008
Cabinet releases policy review that came after hoax saga. Sam Sole and Nic Dawes report.
President Thabo Mbeki has conveyed his and the government’s condolences to the family of late former intelligence minister Joe Nhlanhla.
United States President George Bush and his top policymakers exaggerated Saddam Hussein’s links to terrorism, a Senate committee reported on Thursday.