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reported that the recordings were leaked to Zuma's lawyers by Fraser, who apparently had obtained them legally during the Browse Mole investigation. His alleged decision to leak them to Zuma, Mbeki's political rival, was construed as reflective of a "political flip-flop" on his part, given that he
324:. Fraser overruled the Medical Parole Advisory Board in doing so, according to him because he was concerned about Zuma's age, his status as a former president, the inability of the department to care adequately for him, and the risk of a resurgence of
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objected strongly to his appointment, citing his involvement in various "political intrigue and irregularities", including the alleged leaking of the spy tapes. At the agency, he was known as a "key associate" and ally of Zuma.
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and the
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316:, where he became National Commissioner. He held that position from 17 April 2018 to 25 September 2021, when his contract expired without being renewed. During his tenure, Fraser controversially approved
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Principal Agent Network. Indeed, the commission found that an earlier criminal investigation into Fraser had been halted by the former
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