"Over the past few weeks there have been several incidents involving alleged breaches of Provincial Government security. One of these incidents has included a tabloid newspaper claiming to be in possession of copies of sms's which originate from a Government cell phone. These breaches are in contravention of legislation that protects both government and society from illegal surveillance. The Provincial Government of the Western Cape views this in a very serious light and I have asked for a full investigation. The law must then take its course on completion of the investigation."
Issued by:
Ebrahim Rasool
Premier of the Western Cape
Clayton Edmund Wakeford
Director: Communications Research and Conceptualisation Department of the Premier of the Western Cape
Tel: 021 483 3528
Fax: 021 483 3921
Address: Provincial Parliament, Mezzanine level, Office of the Premier, M7, 7 Wale Street, Cape Town
Email: cwakeford@pgwc.gov.za