Spy ombud’s appointment stalls as opposition rejects ANC picks

Ruling party is lobbying other parties to support Faith Makhobotloane for the post

08 May 2022 - 00:00

The ANC is said to be lobbying opposition parties to support its latest candidate for inspector-general of intelligence (IGI) after their first choice, Frank Chikane, failed to impress...

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