SANDF Defends Chief Against Defiance Allegations Towards Defence Minister

South Africa: SANDF Responds to Allegations Around General Maphwanya

[SAnews.gov.za] The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has expressed concern over allegations suggesting that the Chief of the SANDF, General Rudzani Maphwanya, is defiant toward the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Angie Motshekga.

SANDF defends chief against defiance allegations towards Defence Minister

SANDF denies report General Maphwanya is defying Defence Minister - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has denied a Sunday newspaper report that its chief, General Rudzani Maphwanya, is defying Defence Minister Angie Motshekga. This comes amid concern about the comments made by the general in support of Iran on a recent trip to that country. Critics say the general should not be involving himself in international politics and that the military must be apolitical. In statement, the SANDF says Maphwa…

SANDF denies that Maphwanya is against defence minister's orders

SANDF denies that Maphwanya is against defence minister's orders Sandile Zikhali Sun, 08/24/2025 - 19:40 JOHANNESBURG - The South African National Defence Force refutes reports that its chief is defying the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans.The SANDF says the allegations are irresponsible.READ: SANDF Chief's visit to Iran was ill-advised - The presidencyCity Press is reporting that General Rudzani Maphwanya has vowed to continue defying…