President Cyril Ramaphosa's office has said it is disappointed by the claims South Africa is supplying weapons to Russia.
The US ambassador to South Africa has accused the country of supplying weapons to Russia despite its professed neutrality in the war in Ukraine.
Reuben Brigety claimed that a Russian ship was loaded with ammunition and arms in Cape Town last December.
President Cyril Ramaphosa's office said it was disappointed by the claims and said no evidence has been provided to support them.
South Africa has maintained claims of neutrality in the invasion of Ukraine.
Mr. Brigety said at a media briefing in Pretoria on Thursday that Washington had concerns about the country's stated non-aligned stance on the conflict.
He referred to the docking of a cargo ship in the Simon's Town naval base between December 6 and 8 last year, which he was "confident" uploaded weapons and ammunition "as it made its way back to Russia".
The presence of the ship, the Lady R, had seemed curious at the time and raised questions from some local politicians.
Following the allegations, the South African government announced the establishment of an independent inquiry led by a retired judge.
The US has been critical for months about South Africa's continued cozy relationship with Russia.
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