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Image by James Rayneau
Image by James Rayneau

Editor John Stupart and Senior Correspondent Darren Olivier discuss three issues currently dominating South African media, and how big of a headache this may be for the State Security Agency. In the following order:

1.) The Spy Cables and the implications it will have on South Africa’s security structures

2.) The news of a possible ISIS jihadist from South Africa, and the problems of authenticity

3.) The State of the Nation Address (SONA) signal jammer scandal, and how the State Security Agency’s official explanation might hold some plausible ground

Spies, Jammers, Jihadis

Note: The audio was unfortunately slightly-marred by environmental issues beyond our control. Nonetheless, the podcast is completely listenable.

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Written by John Stupart

John Stupart is part of the ADR team.