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Lieutenant-Commander Gillian Hector, Master Warrant Officer William Mathipa and Warrant Officer Mokwapa Mojela died after being swept off the SAS Manthatisi in rough seas on 20 September.
Lieutenant-Commander Gillian Hector, Master Warrant Officer William Mathipa and Warrant Officer Mokwapa Mojela died after being swept off the SAS Manthatisi in rough seas on 20 September.
SA Navy chief, Monde Lobese, told mourners at a combined memorial for the three late mariners that budget cuts were affecting the navy s ability to do its job.
Warrant Officer Juanita Marais paid tribute to Lieutenant-Commander Gillian Elizabeth Hector at the Wynberg Military Indoor Sport Complex on Wednesday.