{"id":99157,"date":"2025-07-17T19:50:02","date_gmt":"2025-07-17T17:50:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/?p=99157"},"modified":"2025-07-17T19:50:02","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T17:50:02","slug":"coup-talk-and-security-shake-ups-raises-alarm-over-south-africas-stability","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/coup-talk-and-security-shake-ups-raises-alarm-over-south-africas-stability\/","title":{"rendered":"Coup Talk and Security Shake-Ups Raises Alarm Over South Africa\u2019s Stability"},"content":{"rendered":"

Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za<\/a> <\/em>
\n3-minute read
\n17 July 2025 | 19:00 CAT<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udcf8 Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni at the recent national security briefing, where “coup talks” raised concern across the country. Photo credit: News24<\/p><\/div>\n

Recent remarks by Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, have stirred widespread concern after she flagged a potential coup threat among South Africa\u2019s key national security risks in her 2024\u20132028 strategy briefing. The mention has drawn criticism, confusion, and renewed scrutiny over the country\u2019s fragile political landscape.<\/p>\n

Security analyst Jackie Cilliers, speaking to Radio Islam International<\/em><\/a>, dismissed fears of a classic military takeover, clarifying: \u201cThe version of the national security strategy that was released does not refer to a coup as a threat.\u201d He added that the Minister\u2019s wording likely pointed to political instability linked to factions such as the MK Party and the EFF, rather than an imminent military seizure of power. \u201cI would almost say gaffe,\u201d Cilliers noted. \u201cA bad choice of words that created a lot of unnecessary worry.\u201d<\/p>\n

The strategy document, although comprehensive, has been overshadowed by what many see as a misstep. Critics argue the implications damage investor confidence and distract from more systemic issues: \u201cWe have enough problems,\u201d Cilliers said, referencing past embarrassments including farm murder rhetoric and controversial international diplomacy.<\/p>\n

The broader concern remains persistent unrest driven by high unemployment, inequality, and failed service delivery. \u201cThe same symptoms remain,\u201d Cilliers warned, pointing to the 2021 unrest in KwaZulu-Natal. He referenced the Sandy Africa Report and the Zondo Commission\u2019s findings on dysfunction within the presidency and security cluster: \u201cWe don\u2019t know to what extent those recommendations have been taken on board,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Despite steps to overhaul the State Security Agency and disentangle domestic from foreign intelligence, questions linger about real reform. \u201cWe don\u2019t know what they do, because everything is a secret,\u201d Cilliers remarked, adding that cadre deployment continues to weaken trust in the system.<\/p>\n

Yet, there are glimmers of progress. The judiciary’s independence has been strengthened, and the turnaround at SARS is cited as a model. \u201cAll of this is achievable with the right leadership,\u201d Cilliers stressed. \u201cIt\u2019s not more commissions we need, but competent people in the right positions.\u201d<\/p>\n

As South Africa enters a new phase under a Government of National Unity, the need to restore public trust and bolster security institutions has never been more urgent.<\/p>\n

Listen<\/strong> to the full interview on the Daily Round-Up<\/a> with Moulana Nunaid Kharsany and Jackie Cillier.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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