Latest articles on SSA

The secret ‘Warmonger’ at the SSA

Article Thanduxolo Jika - 29 Nov 2019

A listening device acquired by the agency is at the centre of an alleged R600-million fraud operation

R600-million looted from spy agency

Article Thanduxolo Jika - 15 Nov 2019

Fake invoices are alleged to have been used to siphon money from the State Security Agency but the acting director general refuses to comment

Munusamy denies spook claim

Article Beauregard Tromp - 30 Sep 2019

Responding to allegations made at the Zondo commission, the journalist says someone else paid off her car

SSA adviser calls suspension ‘purely malicious’

Article Aaisha Dadi Patel - 27 May 2019

Bob Mhlanga, an adviser to the state security minister adviser questions why Dipuo Letsatsi-Duba suspended him, calling the move ‘malicious’

Letsatsi-Duba rubbishes Sunday Indy report denying spy claims

Article Agency - 23 May 2019

State Security Minister Dipuo Letsatsi-Duba's office has denied claims that she had lived a double life for a decade

Time running out for Parliament to deal with abuses at spy agency

Article Lester Kiewit - 15 Mar 2019

A 100-page report details 'serious breaches of the Constitution, policy, law, regulations and directives' by the former president

Kasrils says he warned ANC about factions using spooks

Article Sarah Evans - 11 Mar 2019

The report, released on Saturday by President Cyril Ramaphosa, details how the intelligence services were used to advance Jacob Zuma's interests

Zuma used spooks to target Ramaphosa — report

Article Agency And & Staff Reporter - 10 Mar 2019

According to the report, the SSA targeted Ramaphosa in the run-up to his becoming president of the ANC and then state president

Calls made for wrongdoing at SSA to be punished

Article Staff Reporter - 10 Mar 2019

A damning high-level review panel report on the SSA revealed there was "active monitoring" of a number of civil society organisations

JZ’s deal with apartheid spymaster

Article Raeesa Pather - 23 Nov 2018

The State Security Agency is opposing a R24-million lawsuit brought by former apartheid spy boss Niel Barnard

Whistleblower on KZN violence demands bodyguards

Article Paddy Harper - 3 Aug 2018

Thabiso Zulu gave evidence at the Moerane commission of inquiry into the political killings in KwaZulu-Natal

No restraints on how state spies on internet use

Article Staff Reporter - 3 Aug 2018

Instead, the State Security Agency offers lame excuses for mass surveillance of South Africans

SARS investigator resigns amid probe into alleged misconduct

Article Kyle Cowan - 24 Jul 2018

According to SARS insiders, Yegan Mundie resigned before an investigation into serious allegations of misconduct against him could be finalised

Journalist surveillance: Spooks are back in action

Article Mashadi Kekana - 4 Jul 2018

Right2Know report shows state surveillance of journalists is on the increase as corruption in government and private sector is uncovered

Ramaphosa launches high-level investigation into State Security Agency

Article Mahlatse Mahlase - 15 Jun 2018

The panel will assess the mandate, capacity and organisational integrity of the State Security Agency

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Constitutional Court ruling on restructuring dispute is good for employers

Sarah Smit - 30 Oct 2020

A judgment from the apex court empowers employers to change their workers’ contracts — without consultation

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KZN officials cash in on ‘danger pay for Covid-19’

des erasmus - 30 Oct 2020

Leadership failures at Umdoni local municipality in KwaZulu-Natal have caused a ‘very unhappy’ ANC PEC to fire the mayor and chief whip

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The living nightmare of environmental activists who protest mine expansion

khaya koko & Oupa Nkosi - 29 Oct 2020

Last week Fikile Ntshangase was gunned down as activists fight mining company Tendele’s expansions. Community members tell the M&G about the ‘kill lists’ and the dread they live with every day

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Introducing the new CSIR strategy and identity

special reports - 30 Oct 2020

This will guide the research, development and innovation organisation in its pursuit to conduct research that enables a capable state

Special Reports

Itec serves up high-tech integrated surveillance system for family food company

special reports - 27 Oct 2020

The system includes facial recognition software and a thermal screening solution that will provide instant temperature screening of all employees

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Transport Month

[email protected] - 23 Oct 2020

An infrastructure-led recovery will help to stimulate demand in the South African economy, which is vital post the Covid-19 pandemic

Special Reports

Limpopo’s Economic Recovery Plan to fight Covid-19 impact

special reports - 23 Oct 2020

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Disrupt the corrupt

special reports - 22 Oct 2020

Whistle-blowers should be seen as real heroes in the fight against corruption and we need a change in culture for this to happen

Special Reports

Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore

Special Reports

Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

Special Reports

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special reports - 19 Oct 2020

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