ANALYSIS: Naval-gazing — the SANDF, Iran and the potential threat to SA’s democracy

ANALYSIS: Naval-gazing — the SANDF, Iran and the potential threat to SA’s democracy

[Daily Maverick - Zambia] - 15/01/2026
Recent images of an Iranian military ship sailing alongside a South African Navy ship and appearing to take part in a joint military exercise raise questions about whether President Cyril Ramaphosa has full control of SA’s armed forces.
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