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The SA National Defence Force says the navy vessel SAS Amatola will continue with its maritime operations in the Mozambican channel.
This is in support of the Southern African Development Community's maritime strategy.
The SAS AMATOLA will commence with the next rotation for Operation Copper in January.
Defence Force major-general Xolani Mabanga says its important for the SANDF to maintain its presence in the area to ensure that no element undermine the passage of maritime traffic in the region.
There is an agreement between the South African navy and the Mozambican navy and the Ghanaian navy
