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Cops take 12 years to take statement on former intelligence boss Mdluli dockets, court hears

Article bogdan TagDiv - 7 Jun 2016

Former crime intelligence head Richard Mdluli appeared in court today in relation to kidnapping and murder charges from 17 years ago.

Inspector-general of intelligence post on hold again

Article bogdan TagDiv - 16 Mar 2016

After fierce objections by opposition parties, a report recommending former ANC MP Cecil Burgess for appointment was referred back to the committee.

Black Brain, White Brain: The new wave of racist science

Article Gavin Evans - 12 Mar 2015

The last decade has seen a revival of a very old and long-discredited idea: that intelligence is influenced by racial origin.

SA spied on its government to get facts on Russian deal

Article Ewen Macaskill - 26 Feb 2015

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.

Botswana cowed by Big Brother’s rule of fear

Africa bogdan TagDiv - 21 Nov 2014

Concern is mounting over the lack of legislative accountability of Botswana's powerful intelligence directorate, which answers only to the president.

Why is no one watching the watchmen?

Article Vinayak Bhardwaj Author - 13 Mar 2014

A long-awaited report reveals SA spooks’ endless battles with funds, efficacy and independence

Comment: Breast may be best, but bribing mothers to nurse is not

Article bogdan TagDiv - 15 Nov 2013

There are many advantages to breastfeeding but should mothers be bribed to do it?

Cwele announces new appointments in intelligence

Article Sapa - 2 Aug 2013

Dennis Thokozani Dlomo has been appointed National Intelligence Coordination Committee head, announced State Security Minister Siyabonga Cwele.

Zimbabwe builds spooks academy

Africa bogdan TagDiv - 21 Jun 2013

The government has started the construction of a $22-million school of intelligence that it will name after President Robert Mugabe.

Intelligence agencies have to place emphasis on transparency

Article Staff Reporter - 23 Oct 2008

The secrecy and tight restrictions on information give rise to suspicion and mistrust.

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