Executive Summary Report on the Investigative Panel: Independent Investigation into Lady R Cargo Ship in Simonstown, December 2022

President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the nation on the conclusions of the Independent panel appointed in May to enquire into the circumstances of the docking of a Russian vessel, known as the Lady R, at the Simonstown Naval base.

Herewith is an Executive Summary of the report.

Due to the classified nature of the evidence that informed the report, the government will not publicly engage further on the substance of the report.

Media enquiries: Vincent Magwenya, Spokesperson to the President – 082 835 6315

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria
LadyR Report Executive Summary.pdf