Billy Masetlha

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]

Billy Lesedi Masetlha
National Intelligence Agency - Director-General
In office
2004–2005
Preceded byVusi Mavimbela
Succeeded byManala Manzini
South African Secret Service - Director-General
In office
1996–1999
Preceded byMike Louw
Succeeded byHilton Dennis
Personal details
Born(1954-11-21)21 November 1954
Alexandra, Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa
Died14 May 2023(2023-05-14) (aged 68)
CitizenshipSouth African citizenship
Political partyAfrican National Congress
ProfessionSpy, diplomat, South African Ambassador to Algeria

Masetlha died on 14 May 2023, at the age of 68.[3]

References

  1. Sibanda, Golden (26 February 2014). "Zimbabwe: Mwana Africa Sacks Chairman". The Herald. Retrieved 10 February 2015.
  2. Monare, Moshoeshoe (24 March 2006). "The rise and fall of spy chief Billy Masetlha". Independent Online News. Retrieved 10 February 2015.
  3. SA’s ambassador to Algeria Billy Masetlha passes away
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