Redi Tlhabi on why the Army Chief’s Iran visit is a diplomatic disaster in the making

In this episode, The Readiness Report’s host, Redi Tlhabi, takes apart the Army Chief’s eyebrow-raising trip to Iran, in the very week South Africa is scrambling to ease US tariffs. She calls it an own goal of epic proportions, a foreign-policy free-for-all, and a masterclass in how not to win friends or influence markets. This episode is brought to you by global investment manager Ninety One: https://ninetyone.com/en/south-africa Produced by Emilie Gambade, Bernard Kotze & Joel Seboa You can listen to the podcast everywhere, including Spotify! Support journalism that protects democracy. Become a Maverick Insider. https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/insider/ 00:09 South Africa's Trade Dilemma 00:36 Importance of US Market 00:41 General's Controversial Visit to Iran 01:02 Welcome to the Readiness Report 01:10 DIRCO's Clarification 02:28 Anti-US Sentiments and Reactions 02:55 DIRCO's Statement Analysis 03:49 Foreign Policy Confusion 06:27 Strategic Interests and Missteps 09:33 Leadership and Coordination Issues 11:35 Strategic Gains and International Relations 12:57 Call for Leadership and Strategy Support journalism that protects democracy. Become a Maverick Insider. https://tinyurl.com/SupportDailyMaverickSubscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DailyMaverickSA/videos Follow us on X : https://x.com/dailymaverick Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailymaverick Check our website: https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/dailymaverick/ Check out our TikTok page: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailymavericksa Download Daily Maverick Mobile App: https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/daily-maverick-app/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.