Ramaphosa receives inquiry report on Will of Peace naval exercise
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Thepresidency
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has received the report of a commission tasked with investigating the Will of Peace 2026 naval exercise. Launched in February after his instruction on the Iranian navy’s participation was not followed, the inquiry concerns the circumstances of the exercise, according to the South African presidency.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa received the report on Tuesday from the commission investigating the MOSI III Will of Peace naval exercise, the South African presidency announced. The inquiry concerns the participation of the Iranian navy in the exercise, led by China in South African waters, despite the presidential instruction to exclude it.
The commission was chaired by Judge Ngoepe, with the support of Judge M.M. Leeuw and Rear Admiral P.T. Duze. Established in February 2026, it was due to submit its findings within a month, but its request for an extension was granted. Cyril Ramaphosa will consider the report and its recommendations, which remain confidential for reasons of national security.
