Billy Masetlha
Billy Lesedi Masetlha | |
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National Intelligence Agency - Director-General | |
In office 2004–2005 | |
Preceded by | Vusi Mavimbela |
Succeeded by | Manala Manzini |
South African Secret Service - Director-General | |
In office 1996–1999 | |
Preceded by | Mike Louw |
Succeeded by | Hilton Dennis |
Personal details | |
Born | Alexandra, Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa | 21 November 1954
Died | 14 May 2023 | (aged 68)
Citizenship | South African citizenship |
Political party | African National Congress |
Profession | Spy, diplomat, South African Ambassador to Algeria |
Billy Masetlha (21 November 1954 – 14 May 2023) was a South African intelligence officer. He was the head of the South African National Intelligence Agency before being fired by South African President Thabo Mbeki in 2006.[1][2]
Masetlha died on 14 May 2023, at the age of 68.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Sibanda, Golden (26 February 2014). "Zimbabwe: Mwana Africa Sacks Chairman". The Herald. Retrieved 10 February 2015.
- ^ Monare, Moshoeshoe (24 March 2006). "The rise and fall of spy chief Billy Masetlha". Independent Online News. Retrieved 10 February 2015.
- ^ SA’s ambassador to Algeria Billy Masetlha passes away