How to stop the abuse of South Africa’s intelligence agencies

by Speedinet | Jul 25, 2024 | Jane Duncan, Opinion, SSA, State Security Agency

South Africa’s security laws are open to abuse by rogue intelligence operatives and politicians, writes Jane Duncan.

South Africa’s proposed new spying law is deeply flawed

by Speedinet | Feb 9, 2024 | Jane Duncan, News, Public sector, Sections

A new government spying bill compromises citizens’ privacy and increases the potential for the state to repeat previous abuses.

South Africa’s new intelligence bill is open to abuse

by Speedinet | Jan 12, 2024 | Cyril Ramaphosa, Jacob Zuma, Jane Duncan, News, Public sector, Sections

The bill seeks to broaden intelligence powers drastically but fails to address longstanding weaknesses in their oversight.

Rica is changing but South Africans’ privacy is still at risk

by Speedinet | Oct 9, 2023 | Information security, Jane Duncan, News, Sections

Parliament was given three years to pass a new law remedying the unconstitutionality in Rica. That deadline is fast approaching.

State Security Agency needs speedy reform – or it must be shut down

by Speedinet | Mar 7, 2023 | Cyril Ramaphosa, Jacob Zuma, Jane Duncan, Mondli Gungubele, News, Public sector, Sections, SSA, State Security Agency

South Africa’s civilian intelligence service, the State Security Agency, is a broken institution.