The participation of warships from China, Iran and Russia in military exercises hosted by South Africa could further strain the country's relationship with the US, which are already at an all-time low ...

After allowing Iranian warships to participate in a naval exercise in South African waters, members of the ruling coalition say the government has drifted from its ideals ...

Chinese and Iranian warships were docked off South Africa's main navy base Thursday ahead of exercises that officials said were also meant to involve Russia. The January 9-16 "Will for Peace" drill ...

Russian corvette RFS Stoikiy (545) arrived Jan. 9, 2026, in False Bay, Cape Town, to participate in “Will For Peace 2026.” South Africa National Defense Force photo Warships from China, Russia and ...

The presence of Chinese, Russian and Iranian ships off the coast of Johannesburg in January has triggered a crisis at the ...

The January 9-16 ‘Will for Peace’ drill hosted by South Africa risks further straining its ties with the United States, which is in dispute with many of the countries taking part. AFP journalists saw ...

South Africa's military ranks 4th in Africa and 40th globally, highlighting its strengths and weaknesses, as outlined by the Global Firepower Index study.

Two Chinese and an Iranian warship were docked off South Africa's naval base near Cape Town ahead of exercises of navies in the BRICS Plus grouping — RODGER BOSCH Chinese and Iranian warships were ...