New Intelligence IG a breath of fresh air
31 October 2022
The DA welcomes the appointment of Imtiaz Fazel as the Inspector-General (IG) of Intelligence for a period of five years with effect from 1 November 2022. Fazel’s appointment was ratified by a unanimous decision of Parliament.
The innovative solutions and recommendations presented during his interview are a positive indication of much-needed change to be implemented in state security.
The DA hopes for an open-door policy with the new IG to ensure regular engagements and to addressing issues of concern, including the distrust from the public in state security and national intelligence. Making the country safer and advocating national interest is a major responsibility which requires non-wavering commitment to public interest and the rule of law.
Accountability should be at the top of the agenda for the new IG. All public office bearers are to be reminded that they are custodians of the law and not above it.