General Rudzani Maphwanya’s Iran comments spark South Africa row

South Africa’s army chief, General Rudzani Maphwanya, faces backlash for allegedly pledging military and political support to Iran during a visit, prompting accusations of “reckless grandstanding” from coalition members and calls for court-martial by the Democratic Alliance. President Cyril Ramaphosa plans to discuss the “ill-advised” trip with the general, who has since returned home.

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