Espionage

Double agent claims against Paul O’Sullivan have resurfaced after former head of the Gauteng Hawks, Major-General Prince Mokotedi, made explosive claims that O’Sullivan was…

Part political thriller, part historical reckoning, the controversial book probes espionage claims that complicate the heroic narratives of Southern Africa’s liberation struggle

Who was Tiny Rowland, and why was he jetting into Waterkloof to meet military intelligence three decades before the Guptas were offered this access?

We explore the capacity of the government to spy on the communications of individuals’ cellphones, landline phones and internet activities.

Britain’s Guardian editor Alan Rusbridger has told Parliament that less than 1% of information leaked by Edward Snowden has been published.

The WikiLeaks founder has filed charges in Germany claiming a US marine intelligence officer spied on him during a Berlin computer conference.

US Army private Bradley Manning has apologised for leaking secret intelligence files to WikiLeaks that allegedly harmed his country and others.

Whistleblower Edward Snowden possesses the cunning skills needed to survive the world of espionage. But even America’s most wanted needs an ally.

US authorities have filed espionage charges against rogue intelligence technician Edward Snowden and have asked Hong Kong to detain him.

The word comes from the French, meaning to look or watch over (veiller; to watch or keep watch, as in a sentry; sur: over or above)

Spying is said to be the world’s second-oldest profession. Since it is covert by definition, it is used as a weapon against friends and allies.

Diplomatic traffic is fair game and not worth damaging relations over, personal data is not, says Richard Calland.

Much like the US, South Africa spies on its own citizens illegally, and continues to do so despite knowing the spying cannot be justified.

The South African government knew that British spooks were spying on it at the 2009 London G20 summit, say international relations sources.

Julius Malema walks the lonely road to court, the Proteas take a lonely flight home and SA spooked by UK spies.