Legal fraternity tears spying bill apart

As a result, the public is reeling in shock following the announcement by Minister of Defence, Justice and Security, Kagiso Mmusi that the State seeks to formalise the collection of information through undercover means.

Mmusi tabled the Criminal Procedure and Evidence (controlled investigation) Bill on urgency, a move that sparked debates as to what the government’s intention is with a Bill meant for interception of communication supposedly for investigative purposes.