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State Security Agency

State Security Agency vows to push for prosecution of anyone threatening SA’s democracy

Maverick News

State Security Agency vows to push for prosecution of anyone threatening SA’s democracy

By Caryn Dolley

Zuma-era State Security Agency spy boss and agent finally face charges of theft from covert fund

South Africa

Zuma-era State Security Agency spy boss and agent finally face charges of theft from covert fund

By Marianne Thamm

Guptas, what Guptas? State Security Agency says it has ‘no records’ concerning the brothers

Op-eds

Guptas, what Guptas? State Security Agency says it has ‘no records’ concerning the brothers

By Jane Borman

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

Storm over SABC news head Moshoeshoe Monare puts spotlight on SA’s broken security vetting system

Op-eds

Storm over SABC news head Moshoeshoe Monare puts spotlight on SA’s broken security vetting system

By Jane Duncan and Heidi Swart

Curate’s egg: Revamped intelligence Bill sees improvements, but lacks crucial safeguards

Politics

Curate’s egg: Revamped intelligence Bill sees improvements, but lacks crucial safeguards

By Heidi Swart and Anton Harber

An argument for redefining presidential powers in South Africa

South Africa

An argument for redefining presidential powers in South Africa

By Stephen Grootes

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

Fact-Check – Did a top State Security official accuse SA judges of corruption?

Maverick News

Fact-Check – Did a top State Security official accuse SA judges of corruption?

By Rebecca Davis

Kant of the Year: Busisiwe Mkhwebane comes back to rock Parliament with her EFF studs

South Africa

Kant of the Year: Busisiwe Mkhwebane comes back to rock Parliament with her EFF studs

By Marianne Thamm

Fighting corruption? Really? President Ramaphosa could start today — but he won’t

South Africa

Fighting corruption? Really? President Ramaphosa could start today — but he won’t

By Stephen Grootes

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