Madlanga Commission hears NICOC intervention saved SA from criminal syndicates - EWN

The National Intelligence Co-ordinating Committee (NICOC) has been described as the country's saving grace against criminal syndicates during testimony at the Madlanga Commission today.

NICOC acting co-ordinator Dr Ntandazo Sifolo said a decision to take over Gauteng’s counter-intelligence operations yielded positive outcomes.

He's told the commission the move was prompted by growing concerns about failing intelligence efforts and the growing influence of criminal syndicates within law enforcement.

In February 2025, NICOC decided to coordinate intelligence operations involving SAPS crime intelligence, defence intelligence and the state security agency following fragmented intelligence reporting.