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It's possible that we have a deep state

Who determines the national interests of a state? [iStock]

A few days ago, Internal Security CS Fred Matiang'i was asked by members of the clergy to speak about the 'deep state'. Most people have been disturbed by the alleged existence of a deep state.

The answer Dr Matiang'i can help us to understand what deep state is or is not. The CS said he had no idea about the existence of such an entity. Could deep state exist without the Internal CS's knowledge?

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