Minister of State Security (South Africa)


The Minister of State Security is a Minister of the South African government, who oversees South Africa's civilian intelligence agencies. the Minister of State Security is Ayanda Dlodlo.

Formation

In 1994, the intelligence service affairs were subordinated to the Minister of Justice. In 1995, Joe Nhlanhla became Deputy Minister of Justice with responsibility for intelligence affairs.
When Jacob Zuma was elected president in 2009 he renamed the post to Minister of State Security, but kept Cwele in the job. After the ANC election win in May 2014, Jacob Zuma announced the new Minister of State Security as David Mahlobo.

Agencies

The following Agencies and their entities fall under the oversight of the Minister of State Security:
State Security Agency
National Intelligence Co-Ordinating Committee

List of Past Ministers

Minister of Intelligence Services, 1999-2009

Minister of State Security, 2009-present