# The DA says foreign policy is the government’s responsibility and not the military’s. The party warns that South African National Defence Force chief Rudzani Maphwanya’s political statements, during a visit to Iran this week, could harm South Africa’s relations with key allies, including the US. The DA’s Chris Hattingh says Maphwanya went beyond military discussions by supporting Iran’s stance on Gaza and calling for closer ties:
DA accuses SANDF chief of overstepping mandate during Tehran visit [SOUND]
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