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Peter Magosi should step down

In recent times, the Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) has been embroiled in a series of legal blunders that raise serious concerns about its conduct and accountability. As citizens, we rely on the DIS to safeguard our national security, but recent events have exposed a disturbing trend: The DIS seems to consider itself above the law.

In just over two weeks, we saw suspended agents win a case to stop the DIS harassment; Bruno Paledi and Keabetswe Makgope had charges against them for aiding and abetting unlawful possession of weapons dropped. Adding to this, the founding DIS boss, Isaac Kgosi, won back his confiscated guns. The DIS also faced embarrassment when the indefinite suspension of Deputy DIS DG, Tefo Kgotlhane, was ruled unlawful by the court.

Reports have surfaced that the DIS conducted surveillance on private citizens without proper authorisation. This blatant violation of privacy rights is unacceptable and undermines the very principles on which our democracy is built.

Editor's Comment
DIS must correct costly stalemate

More than P8.1 million has already been spent, yet there appears to be no lasting solution in sight. This is not simply a dispute between the DIS and a group of officers. It is a matter of public accountability. Every pula spent by government comes from taxpayers who expect public funds to be used wisely and responsibly, especially during economic hardships faced by many.The officers exercised their constitutional right to seek justice through...

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