This brief note refers to a 1974 Rand Daily Mail report in which Dr Eschel Rhoodie denied allegations that he or his department had any dealings with a suspected spy. The piece highlights the political sensitivity of the period and reflects the broader climate of suspicion surrounding intelligence activities in South Africa during the mid 1970s. Although concise, the reference underscores the tension between government communication structures and public accusations related to espionage.
(Cited from the document: “WE HAD NO DEALING WITH SPY” — Rand Daily Mail.)