The South African Navy (SA Navy) is the naval warfare branch of the South African National Defence Force.
SAS Immortelle, circa 1935
Members of the South African Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve serving on board HMS Nelson during the Second World War
HMS Wessex, seen in 1944, became SAS Jan van Riebeeck in 1950
SAS Isandlwana docked at the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
South African National Defence Force
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) comprises the armed forces of South Africa. The commander of the SANDF is appointed by the President of South Africa from one of the armed services. They are in turn accountable to the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans of the Defence Department.
A SANDF helicopter being refuelled during the annual game census
SANDF paratroops
SANDF Organisation Chart 2019
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