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His nomination as the next spy watchdog comes after the National Assembly failed to get enough votes for Reverend Frank Chikane, whose nomination fell through.

The spooks' watchdog needs the same powers of remedial action as those enjoyed by the public protector, says inspector general of intelligence Dr Sethlomamaru Dintwe.

Interviews for a new Inspector-General of Intelligence (IGI) could not have come at a worse (or better) time after South Africa’s intelligence and law enforcement agencies were handed a shameful indictment by an expert presidential panel report into the July 2021 ‘failed insurrection’. In...

The spooks' watchdog needs the same powers of remedial action as those enjoyed by the public protector, says inspector general of intelligence Dr Sethlomamaru Dintwe.

The position is provided for in the constitution and in terms of the Intelligence Services Oversight Act, and is responsible for monitoring intelligence services. It is a watchdog that investigates complaints against the spooks.

The position is provided for in the constitution and in terms of the Intelligence Services Oversight Act, and is responsible for monitoring intelligence services. It is a watchdog that investigates complaints against the spooks.

The former DG in the office of former president Thabo Mbeki, Frank Chikane, is among those shortlisted to head the country's intelligence watchdog.

The former DG in the office of former president Thabo Mbeki, Frank Chikane, is among those shortlisted to head the country's intelligence watchdog.

Twelve candidates have been shortlisted for the position of Inspector-General of Intelligence.

Former State Security Agency head Mahlodi Sam Muofhe has declined his nomination for the post of inspector-general of intelligence.