The National Strategic Intelligence Amendment Act, 1998 was approved by the National Council of Provinces in August 1998. The Act ensures that the Minister and the intelligence services focus sufficiently on flashpoints when necessary.
The Minister is responsible for policy and legislation development with regard to intelligence services and for:
The Minister is also responsible for ensuring effective co-operation between the civilian intelligence services, the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) and the South African Police Services (SAPS), in consultation with the relevant Ministers.
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