# Intelligence testimony reveals mafia-like networks, corruption and political interference inside government

Successive intelligence assessments warned that criminal syndicates and political interference were contaminating South Africa’s criminal justice system, acting Nicoc head Dr Ntandazo Sifolo testified…

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Daily Maverick |
| Published | 2026-11-12T22:29:03.000Z |
| Section | World |
| Language | en |
| Publisher's article | https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-11-12-intelligence-chief-warns-of-ongoing-state-infiltration-by-mafia-like-networks/ |
| Publishers covering this event | 1 |

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