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The SA National Defence Force (SANDF) on Tuesday confirmed that there was a break-in at the SA Navy Armament.
"On the weekend of the 23 July 2016, there was a break-in at the SA Navy Armament Depot in Simon's Town which resulted in the loss of various types of military equipment," spokesman Brigadier General Xolani Mabanga said in a statement.
"An investigation has been initiated to ascertain the circumstances surrounding this incident.
The South African Navy views this incident in an extremely serious light and all efforts are being made to bring the perpetrators to book."