SA Navy

Details of the South African Navy History

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Details of the South African Navy History The South African Navy’s earliest beginnings can be traced to the Port Elizabeth Naval Volunteer Brigade that was raised in 1861, but seems to have merged with a volunteer artillery unit in the following year. On 30 April 1885 a part-time unit named the Natal Naval Volunteers (NNV) … Read more

Details of the South African Navy Vision & Mission

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Details of the South African Navy Vision & Mission Subject to the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, and the laws governing the defence of the RSA and Departmental Direction: the core business of the SA Navy is……..fighting at sea; the mission of the SA Navy is……………….to win at sea; the vision of the … Read more

SA Navy MSDS 2025

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SA Navy MSDS 2025 The South African Navy is offering young South African citizens an excellent opportunity to serve in uniform over a two-year period. The Military Skills Development System (MSDS) is a two-year voluntary service system with the aim of equipping and developing young South Africans with the necessary skills in order to compete … Read more

Details of South African Navy Career Recruitment

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Details of South African Navy Career Recruitment The South African Navy (SAN) is one of the arms of service of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF). the SA Navy’s core business is to ‘fight  at sea’ The SA Navy is a modern, balanced and credible Navy which commands international respect and contributes to the safety, … Read more

The South African Navy Rules of War

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The South African Navy Rules of War RULES OF WAR In situations of armed conflict I will abide by the rules of international humanitarian law as contained in the Geneva Conventions: In situations of armed conflict I will abide by the rules of international humanitarian law as contained in the Geneva Conventions: I will fight only … Read more