EDITORIAL: Zondo inquiry reveals need to rein in the spies
Shocking testimony proves our security services need to be overhauled and held accountable
28 January 2021 - 05:10
Allegations that SA’s spies were involved in state agencies for political and personal gains are not new.
They became more of a reality this week when the Zondo commission of inquiry started hearing evidence relating to the State Security Agency (SSA). The evidence implicated the ANC, a former state president, a former minister and current deputy minister, an official still employed by the state, the judiciary, trade unions and even the media. ..
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