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Parliament's committees to engage Lamola, Motshekga on SANDF chief's remarks in Iran
The Mercury
|August 21, 2025
THE parliamentary Committees on Defence and International Relations and Cooperation plan to engage with Defence Minister Angie Motshekga and International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola over comments made by SANDF Chief, General Rudzani Maphwanya, during his recent visit to Iran.
This will be after President Cyril Ramaphosa has scheduled a meeting with Maphwanya. Maphwanya caused a storm last week when it emerged that during a visit to Tehran, he pledged “common goals” with Iran and claimed his trip carried “a political message”.
His trip, sanctioned by Motshekga, took place amid tensions between South Africa and the US, with President Donald Trump imposing a 30% tariff on South African goods.
Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans chairperson Dakota Legoete and Portfolio Committee on International Relations chairperson Supra Mahumapelo said they noted with concern Maphwanya’s remarks during his visit to Iran.
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