On Saturday, the SAS Amatola returns to Simon's Town, marking the end of a historic multinational deployment that has redefined South Africa's maritime ambitions and showcased its naval capabilities.
However, a juxtaposition of naval exercises raises questions about South Africa’s non-aligned stance amid its simultaneous military engagement with nations like Iran, Russia and China.
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All photos courtesy SA Navy/SA National Defence Force.