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Setlhomamaru Dintwe

The Highwaymen Episode 8: Democracy is a funny thing

South Africa

The Highwaymen Episode 8: Democracy is a funny thing

By Richard Poplak and Diana Neille

Candidates for IEC grilled on their suitability for policing ‘difficult’ 2024 elections

South Africa

Candidates for IEC grilled on their suitability for policing ‘difficult’ 2024 elections

By Dianne Hawker

New intelligence oversight inspector under pressure to probe Ramaphosa Phala Phala saga

South Africa

New intelligence oversight inspector under pressure to probe Ramaphosa Phala Phala saga

By Marianne Merten

EFF's Floyd Shivambu gave Mkhwebane classified SARS 'rogue unit' report, hearing told

South Africa

EFF's Floyd Shivambu gave Mkhwebane classified SARS 'rogue unit' report, hearing told

By Marianne Thamm

Political lawfare between Ramaphosa and Mkhwebane reaches new crescendo

South Africa

Political lawfare between Ramaphosa and Mkhwebane reaches new crescendo

By Marianne Thamm

The walls have ears: The backpackers, the Police Minister, his adviser and the R45m Nasrec grabber swindle

South Africa

The walls have ears: The backpackers, the Police Minister, his adviser and the R45m Nasrec grabber swindle

By Marianne Thamm

House fails (predictably) to recommend Frank Chikane as new constitutional intelligence oversight boss

Politics

House fails (predictably) to recommend Frank Chikane as new constitutional intelligence oversight boss

By Marianne Merten

Dysfunctional SSA biggest threat to South Africa's security, EFF's Ndlozi tells Parliament

South Africa

Dysfunctional SSA biggest threat to South Africa's security, EFF's Ndlozi tells Parliament

By Marianne Merten

Looting at intelligence agencies flourished while politicians failed their oversight role

South Africa

Looting at intelligence agencies flourished while politicians failed their oversight role

By Greg Nicolson

Dr No: Inspector-General Setlhomamaru Dintwe, silent sentinel who stood his ground against State Capture

Business Maverick

Dr No: Inspector-General Setlhomamaru Dintwe, silent sentinel who stood his ground against State Capture

By Marianne Thamm

Spy watchdog Dintwe spells out how Bongo and Fraser tried to derail his SSA investigations and weaken the IGI office

South Africa

Spy watchdog Dintwe spells out how Bongo and Fraser tried to derail his SSA investigations and weaken the IGI office

By Steve Kretzmann

Jacobs vs Sitole: High Court rules Sitole suspension of Jacobs and five others lawful

South Africa

Jacobs vs Sitole: High Court rules Sitole suspension of Jacobs and five others lawful

By Marianne Thamm