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Significance
The statements provided detail to supplement the findings of a 2018 review of the SSA, ordered by President Cyril Ramaphosa. The latest allegations imply a significant undermining of democracy, while highlighting the apparent lack of urgency in carrying out the review's recommendations.
Impacts
Regional crises and geopolitical concerns will reaffirm the need to rehabilitate international intelligence-gathering capacity.
Alleged political factionalism and manipulation of media will hurt an industry already facing major systemic, including ethical, challenges.
Successful prosecutions based on often-unsubstantiated statements of middle-ranking current and former officials will prove difficult.
Keywords:
South Africa,
AF,
international relations,
politics,
social,
constitution,
corruption,
government,
judicial,
party,
police,
policy,
reform,
security,
election,
military,
legislation,
opposition,
protest
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