AfriForum and the Solidarity Movement are currently under investigation for alleged acts of treason, following claims that they misled the United States government about the supposed persecution of white South Africans.
This was confirmed by Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, during a parliamentary session on Tuesday.
Ntshavheni stated that law enforcement agencies are addressing the issue, stressing that such actions of misinformation—deemed treasonous—will not go unpunished.
The minister’s comments came as part of a broader discussion in the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) on the government’s ongoing efforts to reform South Africa’s intelligence services.
She outlined a plan to restructure the country’s intelligence framework by dissolving the State Security Agency (SSA) and replacing it with two distinct intelligence departments.
This overhaul is aimed at removing political interference and ensuring greater independence in intelligence operations.
These changes align with recommendations from both the Presidential High-Level Review Panel and the Commission of Inquiry into State Capture.
The reforms are being driven through the General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill—commonly referred to as the “Spy Bill”—which is currently open for public input.
When questioned about potential political influence over the process, Ntshavheni assured Parliament that the goal is to eliminate any elements attempting to politicise the intelligence sector.
She expressed confidence in the support of intelligence officers for the planned changes and noted that the transition would not disrupt the functions of the current agency.
To support the restructuring, the government is conducting a thorough skills audit and implementing training programmes to ensure a steady supply of qualified personnel.
Ntshavheni added that the two new intelligence structures are expected to be operational in the near future.
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