Unpacking the General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill. The General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill, also known as the Spy Bill, aims to put into action certain suggestions from a review panel regarding the State Security Agency. However, it has sparked significant worry among South African civil society groups. In this episode, CJC coordinator Busisiwe Zasekhaya talks with Heidi Swart from Intelwatch about the proposed changes and why they're concerning for both civil society and regular citizens in South Africa.

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#027 How the Spy Bill is Shrinking Civic Space in South Africa

APR 22, 202440 MIN
Just Us and the Climate - Climate Justice Coalition

#027 How the Spy Bill is Shrinking Civic Space in South Africa

APR 22, 202440 MIN

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Unpacking the General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill.<br /> <br /> The General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill, also known as the Spy Bill, aims to put into action certain suggestions from a review panel regarding the State Security Agency. However, it has sparked significant worry among South African civil society groups. In this episode, CJC coordinator Busisiwe Zasekhaya talks with Heidi Swart from Intelwatch about the proposed changes and why they're concerning for both civil society and regular citizens in South Africa. <a href="https://intelwatch.org.za/2023/11/17/briefing-note-general-intelligence-laws-amendment-bill-gilab/">Bill briefing note</a> &middot; <a href="https://twitter.com/intelwatchnews">Follow Intelwatch on X</a> &middot; <a href="http://climatejusticecoalition.org/?utm_source=Solid%20Gold%20Podcast%20Studios">Website</a> &middot; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CJcoalition">Facebook</a> &middot; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cjcoailtion/">Instagram</a>