By Simon Nare
Defence and Military Veterans Minister Angie Motshekga has established a Board of Inquiry (BOI) to determine whether Iranian warships took part in the BRICS naval exercise Will for Peace in Simon’s Town, allegedly in defiance of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s instructions.
In a statement issued on Friday, Motshekga said the inquiry would investigate whether the president’s directive was misrepresented or ignored.
“The Board of Inquiry must establish all the facts on what took place during the exercise and table a report to the minister within seven days after the completion of the exercise,” Motshekga said.
She said the inquiry was necessitated by the seriousness of the allegations.
Motshekga stressed that Ramaphosa’s instruction — that the Iranian navy should not participate in the exercise — was clearly communicated, agreed upon, and was to be implemented by all parties involved.
“Furthermore, it can be stated that all government entities involved
You’ve reached your free article limit
Subscribe to enjoy unlimited access to trusted journalism. Cancel anytime.
Subscribe nowNeed help? molokom@insidepolitic.co.za
