Presidency assumes control of Iran naval inquiry from Defence Department
The probe into Iran’s participation in the BRICS Plus naval exercises, held in South Africa in January, is being relocated from the Ministry of Defence and Military Veterans to the Presidency.
This is to “ensure an independent and timeous probe”, according to the Presidency.
President Cyril Ramaphosa launched the investigation into the participation of Iran in the Chinese-led Exercise MOSI III Will of Peace, after his request for Iran to withdraw from the drills was ignored.
Initially launched by the Department of Defence, the inquiry will now be overseen by the Presidency, with the Presidency arguing that the President is the Commander-in-Chief of the South African National Defence Force.
The investigative panel, which will report directly to Ramaphosa, will be chaired by Justice Bernard Ngoepe, who will be assisted by Justice Kathleen Satchwell, Justice Mashangu Monica Leeuw and Rear Admiral (Junior Grade) Patrick Duze.
They will investigate why the President’s orders were ignored, identify individuals who are responsible and make recommendations on possible actions to be taken.
The Presidency noted that owing to national security reasons, the panel’s work will be confidential, and that the President will decide, based on recommendations, whether or not to make the findings of the investigation public.
“The Panel will have the power to summon any member of the defence force and/or public service it needs, and to request for all documents, including classified documents, to fulfil its mandate,” the Presidency said.
The panel will have one month to complete its work and furnish its findings, but this could be extended by the President if there is “compelling cause”.
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