🔒 Arthur Fraser: A ‘Zuma man’ for all seasons
Former spy boss Arthur Fraser is on the tips of many tongues these days for various reasons. Michael Appel takes a look at the man instrumental in shaping South Africa from the shadows.
David Mahlobo
Amalgamation of intelligence branches was a recipe for abuse
The Zondo report is an example of transparency around intelligence abuses but lacks detailed recommendations to enable speedy prosecutions.
🔒 Premium: Japan’s ex-PM shot; Mike Appel’s analysis of SA State spying on Greenpeace
The news flow is relentless and dominating headlines this morning is the shooting in Japan of that country’s former prime minister Shinzo Abe.
🔒 Premium: Zuma’s ‘rogue’ spies infiltrated civil society organisations
A declassified report from within the belly of the State Security Agency (SSA) details how agents infiltrated several civil society organisations in South Africa posing as activists.
Angry SAs speak out over illegal Zuma spying saga – ‘scary stuff’
David Mahlobo is facing allegations over illegal spying on critics of Jacob Zuma. As such, community members are voicing their frustrations on social media.
Flash Briefing: Police close in on minister for spying on SA captains of industry; Road Accident Fund in crisis
Former intelligence minister David Mahlobo is facing a police investigation over illegal spying activities on critics of former president Jacob Zuma.
Magda Wierzycka amongst Zuma critics under illegal surveillance – state security operative
Magda Wierzycka says she was well aware that she was the subject of illegal surveillance. Now a state security operative has confirmed it.
Best of 2019: SSA insider spills beans, names those tapped, exposes Mahlobo
When Jacob Zuma took power, he lost no time in ‘capturing’ the country’s security structures.
PIC Inquiry hosts its star witness: Will the real Dr Dan please stand up?
After six months and testimony from around 70 witnesses, Mr Justice Lex Mpati’s Commission of Inquiry into the PIC moves up a few levels.
SLR Diary: Lies, lies, lies and damned politicians – and Jeremy Corbyn uncovered
There’s a saying that there are lies, lies and then there are damned statistics. Something similarly appropriate can be said for political leaders, wherever in the world they might be.