Fraser not suitable for spy boss position, says DA
Arthur Fraser’s alleged leaking of the so-called ‘spy tapes’ to Jacob Zuma make him unsuitable as director-general of the State Security Agency‚ the DA says
ARTHUR Fraser’s alleged "leaking of the so-called Spy Tapes to Jacob Zuma in 2009" make him unsuitable for the position of director-general (DG) of the State Security Agency (SSA)‚ the DA said on Tuesday."We must ensure transparency and accountability in SA’s intelligence services and cannot allow the appointment of dubious individuals to compromise its impartiality and independence‚" the party’s John Steenhuisen said.Fraser’s appointment was announced on Monday by State Security Minister David Mahlobo‚ who said he "is equal to the task and will provide the necessary leadership that will ensure the agency is able to deliver on its constitutional and legal mandate of upholding national security".However, Steenhuisen said the appointment "illustrates once again how…Mahlobo and his cronies continue to have unbridled access to the security services without civilian oversight"."Fraser frequently courted controversy during his stint as the Deputy Director-General of National Intelligence ...
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