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Intelwatch: Submission on the General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill of 2023 (GILAB)
We at Intelwatch sincerely hope that this submission will assist the Ad Hoc Committee in making history by amending the intelligence legislation that has contributed to the heavy price South Africa paid for the State Capture era. While it is important to look to international legal practice, we must bear in mind that, whether we […]
Op-ed | Embargo against invasive Israeli spyware essential after International Court of Justice ruling
This piece by Jane Duncan was first published by Daily Maverick. Southern Africa has proved to be very much open for business for Israeli spyware, despite the fact that controls on the uses of these technologies barely exist. Governments have invested in spyware to monitor opposition movements. On 26 January 2024, the International Court of […]
Intelwatch welcomes new Executive Director
Intelwatch is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Executive Director, Paula Cristina Roque, PhD, who takes over leadership of the organisation from 1 February 2024. Paula is an author, researcher, and analyst with extensive expertise in human rights, security, and surveillance in Africa. She has served as an advisor on Sub-Saharan Africa for […]
Civil society joint statement on the General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill
Intelwatch and the Campaign for Free Expression call on civil society organisations to endorse the joint statement on the General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill (GILAB).
Op-ed | New ‘spy bill’: Will businesses be next to face state security vetting?
This piece by Heidi Swart was first published by News24. An amended version of the so-called ‘spy bill’ – which previously sparked an outcry over fears that NGOs and churches could face a security crackdown – comes no closer to adequately addressing the concerns raised by the Financial Action Task Force when SA was greylisted. […]
Briefing note: General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill (GILAB)
Note: This fact sheet has been updated to reflect changes in a new version of the Bill introduced on 17 November 2023. Introduction The General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill (GILAB) is a new bill amending the powers and mandate of South Africa’s state intelligence services. The draft Bill was approved by Cabinet in May this […]
Op-ed | Terrorism financing: The perfect ruse for a state security clampdown on NGOs and churches
This piece was first published by Daily Maverick. Registered non-profits (including churches) must now annually submit additional information to the Department of Social Development (the exact nature of which will be determined in consultation with the Financial Intelligence Centre and the minister of finance) about their office bearers, control structures, management and operations. he State […]
Submission: What’s wrong with the RICA bill
Download Intelwatch’s submission on the RICA bill, and how it falls short of delivering meaningful surveillance reforms in South Africa.