‘Spy Bill’ – a solution to the country’s irregular intelligence landscape, despite being rushed

Johnathan Paoli

Political parties have come out in support of the passing of the General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill and said it would strengthen the State Security Agency and further provide authority to the office of the Inspector-General of Intelligence.

Chairperson of the ad hoc committee Jerome Maake on Tuesday said the General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill, known as the Spy Bill will address shortcomings in the intelligence services and also address issues identified by the High Level Panel, chaired by Sydney Mufamadi, the Zondo Commission’s report and the judgment of the Constitutional Court to strengthen the work of the SSA.

“The General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill seeks to implement the recommendations of the High Level Review Panel by undoing the SSA and creating distinct domestic and foreign intelligence services. It aims to enhance accountability, compliance with Constitutional Court judgments and regulation of intelligence services,” Maake said.

The General Intelligence