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DIRCO clarifies remarks on foreign policy after SANDF Chief’s Iran visit | SA News

Thursday, August 14, 2025

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has clarified that any statements made by individuals or departments that are not responsible for foreign policy should not be considered the official stance of the South African Government.

This is after media reports have surfaced regarding comments made by the Chief of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), General Rudzani Maphwanya, during a visit to Iran. 

According to these reports, Maphwanya expressed his solidarity with Iran following a meeting with the country’s army Commander in Tehran on Tuesday.

Press TV reported that the…

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