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Watching me, while I'm watching you - Article about the dangers of espionage to journalists

Most people connect internet espionage with terrorism threats and Wikileaks but South African journalists also experience the pressure. “Unfortunately there are very real indications that some state and private actors in South Africa have obtained the capacity to gain access to private information, and that journalists may be targeted illegally,” says Stefaans Brümmer, Manager from Mail & Guardian’s investigative unit, Amabhungane. The main point of concern for the investigative journalists is their sources and the possible breach of privacy.