Billy Masetlha

Billy Masetlha (21 November 1954 – 14 May 2023) was a South African intelligence officer. He was the head of the South African National Intelligence Agency before being fired by South African President Thabo Mbeki in 2006.^[1][2]

Billy Lesedi Masetlha
National Intelligence Agency - Director-General
In office 2004–2005
Preceded by	Vusi Mavimbela
Succeeded by	Manala Manzini
South African Secret Service - Director-General
In office 1996–1999
Preceded by	Mike Louw
Succeeded by	Hilton Dennis
Personal details
Born	(1954-11-21)21 November 1954 Alexandra, Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa
Died	14 May 2023(2023-05-14) (aged 68)
Citizenship	South African citizenship
Political party	African National Congress
Profession	Spy, diplomat, South African Ambassador to Algeria

Masetlha died on 14 May 2023, at the age of 68.^[3]