News / National
Helen Zille and former apartheid spies spied on ANC
2 hrs ago |
110 Views
Former State Security Agency boss Arthur Fraser has made explosive allegations that senior figures in the Democratic Alliance used a suspected diamond and abalone smuggler to conduct covert surveillance operations against political opponents in the City of Cape Town.
Speaking during a recent interview with Mzilikazi wa Afrika, Fraser claimed that senior DA leaders, including Helen Zille and James Selfe, allegedly worked with businessman Neil du Toit to gather intelligence on the African National Congress and other opposition parties.
Fraser alleged that du Toit operated and stored surveillance equipment on behalf of the DA and regularly supplied intelligence updates to party officials. He further claimed that former intelligence and policing figures George Fivaz and Neil Barnard were linked to the alleged covert operations.
According to Fraser, Cape Town businessman and former councillor Badih Chaaban was among the main targets of the alleged surveillance activities.
The claims have reignited debate around the alleged use of intelligence structures and private operatives in South African politics, particularly during periods of intense political competition in the Western Cape.
Fraser said the revelations exposed what he described as the lengths political parties would go to in pursuit of power.
However, the allegations remain unproven and no court has confirmed the claims. The DA and several individuals previously linked to similar accusations have consistently denied involvement in unlawful spying or intelligence activities.
The interview has nevertheless generated significant political discussion, with observers expecting renewed scrutiny over historical allegations of covert operations involving political parties and former intelligence officials in South Africa.
Speaking during a recent interview with Mzilikazi wa Afrika, Fraser claimed that senior DA leaders, including Helen Zille and James Selfe, allegedly worked with businessman Neil du Toit to gather intelligence on the African National Congress and other opposition parties.
Fraser alleged that du Toit operated and stored surveillance equipment on behalf of the DA and regularly supplied intelligence updates to party officials. He further claimed that former intelligence and policing figures George Fivaz and Neil Barnard were linked to the alleged covert operations.
According to Fraser, Cape Town businessman and former councillor Badih Chaaban was among the main targets of the alleged surveillance activities.
The claims have reignited debate around the alleged use of intelligence structures and private operatives in South African politics, particularly during periods of intense political competition in the Western Cape.
Fraser said the revelations exposed what he described as the lengths political parties would go to in pursuit of power.
However, the allegations remain unproven and no court has confirmed the claims. The DA and several individuals previously linked to similar accusations have consistently denied involvement in unlawful spying or intelligence activities.
The interview has nevertheless generated significant political discussion, with observers expecting renewed scrutiny over historical allegations of covert operations involving political parties and former intelligence officials in South Africa.
— Bulawayo24 News (@Bulawayo24News) May 17, 2026
Source - online
Join the discussion
Loading comments…
