Retired Gauteng Judge President Bernard Ngoepe has been roped in to lead the investigation.
The week-long naval exercises were led by China and focused on maritime security.
South Africa, Russia, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and other BRICS-Plus nations participated.
Prior to the exercise, President Cyril Ramaphosa as the Commander-in-Chief of the SANDF had instructed for Iran’s exclusion.
BREAKING NEWS | Retired judge Bernard Ngoepe has been appointed to chair the inquiry into Iran’s participation in the recent Exercise Will for Peace 2026 in Cape Town. pic.twitter.com/HxoEVH8DJt
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<h2>The Management of Kentucky Fried Chicken (<a href="https://naijanews.com/topic/kfc/">KFC</a>) has reacted to the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN)'s move to shut down its branch at the Muritala Muhammed Airport, violating laws protecting the rights of people with special needs.</h2>
<p><strong>Naija News</strong> had earlier reported that the FAAN shut the KFC at the airport.</p>
<p>The action was confirmed through a statement released on Thursday by FAAN’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Obiageli Orah.</p>
<p>The official statement, titled ‘FAAN shuts down KFC outlet at MMIA,’ highlighted that the closure was in response to the outlet’s breach of the Lagos State law on People with Special Needs, specifically referencing Part C, Section 55 of the General Provisions on Discrimination.</p>
<p>Responding to the development, KFC posted on its official X account that it opposes bias and discrimination, stressing that the incident did not reflect its standards.</p>
<p>The organisation disclosed that it had embarked on efforts to address the situation and urgently implemented sensitivity training for all its employees.</p>
<p>The statement read, <em>"KFC is unwavering in our stance against bias or discrimination in any form, with inclusivity and respect as non-negotiable pillars of our values.</em></p>
<p><em>"However, this recent incident has underscored the pressing need for immediate action. We have embarked on efforts to address the situation and extend apologies and deeply regret the frustration and distress experienced by our guest.</em></p>
<p><em>"In response, we are urgently implementing sensitivity training for all our employees. This incident is not reflective of our standards, and we will act swiftly to rectify it.</em></p>
<p><em>"We are actively exploring solutions to equip our team members and establishments better to ensure that every guest feels genuinely welcomed and that we deliver empathetic customer service that proactively addresses the diverse needs of each guest."</em></p>
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