PAP AND POLITICS - TO DARREN OLIVIER FROM THE AFRICAN DEFENCE REVIEW
Defence Minister Angie Motshekga has launched an investigation into Iran's unauthorised participation in a BRICS naval drill. President Cyril Ramaphosa's instructions for Iran to be relegated to an observer role were reportedly ignored, raising questions about diplomatic protocols.
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