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Gilab

Long overdue intelligence oversight report comes as controversial spook law awaits presidential pen

South Africa

Long overdue intelligence oversight report comes as controversial spook law awaits presidential pen

By Marianne Merten

Controversial intelligence laws overhaul rapidly approved by MPs

Politics

Controversial intelligence laws overhaul rapidly approved by MPs

By Marianne Merten

Spooks push for increased vetting powers to counter potential national security threats

South Africa

Spooks push for increased vetting powers to counter potential national security threats

By Marianne Merten

Vague intelligence law amendments open door to ongoing abuse by State Security Agency

Maverick News

Vague intelligence law amendments open door to ongoing abuse by State Security Agency

By Marianne Merten

Wavering hostile interests definition, security threats signal possible overreach in state intelligence legislation

Politics

Wavering hostile interests definition, security threats signal possible overreach in state intelligence legislation

By Marianne Merten

Terrorism financing: The perfect ruse for a state security clampdown on NGOs and churches

South Africa

Terrorism financing: The perfect ruse for a state security clampdown on NGOs and churches

By Heidi Swart

Rica and Gilab – the two surveillance bills before Parliament that should give every freedom-loving South African pause for thought

South Africa

Rica and Gilab – the two surveillance bills before Parliament that should give every freedom-loving South African pause for thought

By Heidi Swart

SSA as bulwark for SA security and sovereignty, says Ntshavheni — but MPs point to missing cash, tools and laws

Politics

SSA as bulwark for SA security and sovereignty, says Ntshavheni — but MPs point to missing cash, tools and laws

By Marianne Merten