Israeli arms dealer threatens Magosi

Magosi
Magosi

The Israeli arms company, Dignia Systems has given spy chief Peter Magosi eight days to fulfil his obligations in terms of the agreement between the company and the Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS).

Recently, Magosi wrote to Dignia Systems telling them that he was suspending the contract for the acquisition of security equipment and surveillance platform with associated training that was signed by his predecessor, Isaac Kgosi and the Israeli company.

Magosi wrote to Dignia Systems telling them that DIS cannot continue with the contract because the way it was entered into was irregular and did not conform to standard government procurement procedures.

Editor's Comment
Get back what was stolen, and lock the door

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