Don�t blame me - Kgosi

Various commentators, particularly in the political sphere, have criticised the lack of oversight of the DIS, saying the situation meant the spy agency could operate as an untouchable and unaccountable organisation, doing as it pleases.

By law, the Parliamentary Committee on Intelligence and the Intelligence and Security Services Tribunal are empowered to provide oversight of the DIS’ operations and mandate.  However, the oversight bodies have been marred by troubles with the Tribunal being dealt a blow in 2013, when the High Court forced its chairperson, Isaac Seloko, to relinquish his position after he was struck off the roll by the Law Society of Botswana.