South Africa’s Defence Minister Angie Motshekga addresses accountability concerns as President Cyril Ramaphosa takes charge of an inquiry into a controversial naval exercise involving Iran, China and Russia. The reporting centers on how responsibility and oversight should be handled in relation to the exercise and on ensuring that the inquiry is conducted with clear accountability. Motshekga’s remarks focus on the need to respond to questions about who is accountable for decisions connected to the participation and arrangements around the naval activity. Ramaphosa’s decision to lead the inquiry is presented as a move to set the direction and management of the investigation, including how findings will be reviewed and communicated. While specific details of the exercise and the scope or timeline of the investigation are not provided in the available excerpt, the coverage indicates that officials are engaging with public and political scrutiny and that an inquiry process is underway or being initiated. The emphasis remains on governance and accountability as the matter is examined by the presidency with defence input.