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This article responds to recent claims about K44, the CDCO and related allegations, and then describes the author’s introduction to the unit, vetting, appointment and first impressions of the team. It concludes by stressing the secrecy, compartmentation and invisibility of the group.
National Intelligence Service – Covert Collection : The development of Covert Collection in the National Intelligence Service by Johan Lotriet and Tony Turton
This chapter provides a detailed account of one of South Africa’s most significant modern counter espionage investigations: the case of Navy Captain Bradley Stanford Morris. It contextualises espionage in South Africa by outlining historical examples of foreign intelligence penetration during the apartheid era, including the Kozloff and Wierzba cases, and the high profile treason conviction of Dieter Gerhardt. The chapter then documents the operational process followed by South African security structures—State Security Agency, Defence Intelligence, Crime Intelligence, and the Hawks—in identifying, infiltrating, and prosecuting Morris for unlawfully possessing and distributing highly classified military information. Through undercover operations, forensic searches, and extensive document analysis, investigators uncovered 43 sensitive documents and multiple security breaches. The chapter concludes with Morris’s conviction under the Protection of Information Act and reflects on the broader implications for national security, intelligence oversight, and the enforcement of Minimum Information Security Standards in South Africa.
This article reflects on a recent conversation with former members of the South African Railway Police Special Task Force and explores their lesser‑known connections with the National Intelligence Service (NIS). Through personal recollections, operational insights, and historical context, the narrative highlights the unique capabilities of the Railway Police, the covert contributions of NIS operatives, and the importance of compartmentalisation within intelligence structures. The article also revisits significant historical intelligence figures and underscores the ongoing need to document South Africa’s covert security history. Nongqai continues to serve as a platform dedicated to preserving national security heritage with accuracy, balance, and respect for the past.
