01 Nov 2020

President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi has appointed members of the Parliamentary Committee on Intelligence and Security.

According to an Office of the President press release, they are: Mr Tshoganetso Leuwe, Mr Oabile Regoeng, Ms Talita Monnakgotla, Mr Simon Moabi, Mr Tumisang Mangwegape-Healy, Mr Christian Greef, Mr Aubrey Lesaso, Mr Pono Moatlhodi and Mr Leepetswe Lesedi.

The release says Dr Masisi held a virtual consultative meeting with the Speaker of the National Assembly Mr Phandu Skelemani and Leader of Opposition, Mr Dumelang Saleshando regarding the appointments.

It says the Directorate of Intelligence and Security Services (DIS) committee was last appointed in 2014 and had undergone numerous changes to its membership due to various reasons, including resignations and end of tenure for some.

The release explains that the Intelligence and Security Act provides for oversight structures that are intended to enhance good governance within the intelligence service.

The structures include the Central Intelligence Committee, established in terms of Section 25, Intelligence Security Council, provided for under  Section 29 and a tribunal established in terms of Section 31. ENDS