Fixing the dysfunctionality within the SSA requires going back to the basics

Acting Director General at the State Security Agency Loyiso Jafta testified at the Zondo Commission of Inquiry into allegations of state capture. The recent exposures of the agency are an indication of the deeper crisis at the agency, says the writer. Picture: Itumeleng English/African News Agency/ANA
Fixing the dysfunctionality within the SSA requires going back to the basics
By Opinion
Dr Pingla Udit
The public exposure of the State Security Agency (SSA) at the state capture inquiry is yet another confirmation of the deep crisis that has taken root in the country’s intelligence services.
Since the advent of democracy in 1994, the transformation of intelligence services has been subjected to great debate and introspection. In contrast, the 2009 creation of the SSA was not subjected to any rigorous debate and introspection.

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