SA Caught in East-West Tug-of-War After Military Chief’s Iran Visit

SA caught in East-West tug-of-war after military chief’s Iran visit

Ministers denounce General, yet his Iran stance mirrors government policy: Ivo Vegter

South African generals’ Iran visit sparks controversy as ministers deny stance, yet actions reflect government policy.

Defence chief’s stance on Iran relations ruffles SA foreign policy - CAJ News Africa

by TINTSWALO BALOYI JOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) – THE remarks attributed to the South African National Defence chief, General Rudzani Maphwanya, pledging his country’s solidarity with Iran, is the latest controversy to South Africa’s delicate foreign policy. It looks likely to further strain relations between South Africa and the United States, at a time Africa’s largest economy and continental political powerhouse is in need of a resolution to the…