South Africa

S.A Presidency has refuted claims the State Security Agency is targeting SABC’s head of news

today30 April, 2024

Background

The S.A Presidency has refuted claims the State Security Agency is targeting SABC’s head of news, Moshoeshoe Monare . This comes amid suggestions of targeted vetting ahead of the elections. According to Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya, Monare is undergoing a routine vetting process, which is standard for all SABC executives. He says Monare’s vetting stalled when he declined to undergo a polygraph test, which is part of the process:

 

Written by: Leonard Witbeen