SA Navy Festival

Application for a stall during the Navy Festival to be held from 14 - 16 March 2014...

Please note that the return fax number for application forms has been amended to:
021 787 4671

The closing date for applications is 30 March 2014.

Full details and the application form here. (updated on 05/03/2014)

  Remembrance of the ships that sank

Every year in February the South African Legion of Military Veterans holds a ceremony of remembrance to honour those servants who laid down their lives during all wars...

  Flag Officer Fleet Visits Naval Station Port Elizabeth

FOF visited Naval Station Port Elizabeth (NSPE) on 25 February 2014.

  Director of Joint Operations Visits the SA Navy

Director of Joint Operations, Brigadier General B.C. Gildenhuys, accompanied by Capt D.D. Swart (SAN), paid a capability visit to Naval Base Simon’s Town...

  South African National Defence Force Celebrates Armed Forces Day

Armed Forces Day parade was held at the Airforce Base Bloemspruit in Bloemfontein on Friday, 21 February to mark the 20 years of the South African National Defence Force's existence...

  NSD Bids Vice Admiral J.R. Mudimu Farewell

On Tuesday, 25 February 2014, Naval Station Durban was honoured by the last visit of V Adm J.R. Mudimu as Chief of SA Navy who will be retiring on 31 March 2014...

  Midshipmen of 1974 – 40th Reunion

The Midshipmen class of 1974 celebrated their 40th Reunion on Friday, 21 February 2014 at Naval Base Simon’s Town...

  Against all odds: Naval Officer obtains a Doctorate of Philosophy in Public Affairs (PhD in Public Affairs)

Education is the key to success and when opportunity presents itself, one must grasp it with both hands...

  Welcoming of MTR2 Learners

Officer Commanding of SAS SALDANHA, Capt S.A. Malepe welcomed the MTR2 learners on board on 20 January 2014...

  Saluting All Caterers Who Showcase Their Talent in SA Navy Galleys

It was Napolean Bonaparte who wisely said that “An army marches on its stomach.” The SA Navy caterers understand this principle and thus their primary responsibility is to ensure that all living in SA Navy members receive proper meals every day...

  SAN empowering future leaders from Durban University of Technology

A call by Government on state entities encouraging them to empower young people by creating job opportunities and skills development was answered by the South African Navy (SAN)...

  SA Navy Sailors Make a Splash at the Midmar Mile

The OC of SAS WINGFIELD, Capt A. C. Kriger and his team have laid down the gauntlet and set the example for all SA Navy units by participating in this year’s event...

  A warm reception for the Italian Navy in the Mother City

A small flotilla of ships from the Italian Navy comprising the aircraft carrier ITS CAVOUR, the supply ship ITS ETNA and a frigate, the ITS BERGAMINI, docked at Cape Town harbour on 05 February...

  SAS AMATOLA Change of Command Parade

Friday, 07 February 2014 was a historical day for the ship’s company of SAS AMATOLA, as their long-serving Officer Commanding, Capt M.A. Girsa, handed over his command and responsibilities  Capt J.F. Roux...

  The first day of the 2014 Midmar Mile

The first day of the 2014 Midmar Mile was a tremendous success for all the SANDF participants. The day started off very well for WO2 Greg Faure who shaved an amazing 9 MINUTES off his previous time by coming in at 50 minutes 13 seconds...

  SANDF gets its 2014 Midmar Mile effort underway

The 2014 Midmar Mile will see the largest contingent of SANDF swimmers in history. While the SANDF, and in particular the SA Navy, have been providing safety support for more than 20 years to the event, there were never that many SANDF swimmers taking part...

  Fleet Command - Flag Officer Fleet Change of Command Parade

Friday, 31 January 2014 was once again an historical day for the South African Navy as it was the date of the change of command parade for the outgoing Flag Officer Fleet (FOF) R Adm P. Schoultz and his successor, the incoming FOF, R Adm B. K. Mhlana...

  Final salutes for Rear Admiral Schoultz

The mini Fleet Review for the outgoing Flag Officer Fleet, Rear Admiral Phillip Schoultz, took place on 30 January 2014, at Naval Base Simon's Town...