The board of inquiry now convened by Motshekga must determine whether the navy or Iran decided to disregard Ramaphosa’s ...

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s office says that, though “Will for Peace 2026” naval drills in False Bay, in the Western Cape, ...

Motshekga announced on Friday that she would establish a board of inquiry to determine why an order for Iran to withdraw from ...

An investigation has been launched into Iran’s role in the Will for Peace naval drills as the US criticised the decision, ...

On Monday, a senior official told Daily Maverick that all the participating defence ministries — including Iran’s — had agreed that Iran would not take part in the key sea phase starting on Tuesday.

As Iran’s controversial participation in the sea phase of a Brics naval exercise comes under the spotlight, Defence Minister ...

The United States Embassy in South Africa has said allowing Iranian forces to operate in South African waters is a sign of ...

THE United States and South Africa appear to be heading for another collision course after the American embassy regarding Iran’s participation in the ongoing naval exercises. THE US Embassy issued a ...

The US Embassy in South Africa has voiced significant concerns regarding the SANDF's decision to include Iran in ...

Recent military exercises between South Africa and Iran raise concerns over President Ramaphosa’s authority, potential ...

Three Iranian navy ships remain in False Bay -- and one participated in exercise Will for Peace, according to the SANDF.

The SA National Defence Force (SANDF) appears to have defied orders from President Ramaphosa to withdraw three Iranian ...