Pressure builds on former spy boss Arthur Fraser
Inspector-general of intelligence Dintwe says the investigation will continue, DA set to challenge his new position
Former spy boss Arthur Fraser is facing mounting pressure on two fronts, as Inspector-General of Intelligence Setlhomamaru Dintwe has indicated an investigation in which he is implicated will continue. And the DA will "almost certainly" approach the courts to challenge the move to appoint him as national commissioner of correctional services. On Thursday, State Security Minister Dipuo Letsatsi-Duba set aside Fraser’s decision to revoke Dintwe’s security clearance. A court showdown between Fraser and Dintwe was averted after Letsatsi-Duba sent a letter to Dintwe on Wednesday indicating that Fraser’s decision had been provisionally set aside to allow the inspector-general access to the office so he could continue with his work. Earlier this week, Fraser was moved from his position as director-general of the State Security Agency (SSA) to that of national commissioner of correctional services, two days before the court battle was due to start. Fraser had revoked Dintwe’s security clear...
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