Message from the Chairman: Mike BosazzaI am sure you noticed that there was no Newsletter in September and that was entirely due to the ill-health of our Vice Chairman, Capt Glen Knox. Without him we were struggling to keep up with our regular commitments. I am very pleased that his…
NAVAL HERITAGE TRUST – CHAIRMAN’S REPORT 2024 I have been Chairman of the Naval Heritage Trust for a few years now and from the start, I have been inspired by the work that the Executive does. Now I am more than encouraged by what has been achieved and what the…
Message from the Chairman: Mike BosazzaIn February each year I represent the NHT at the annual memorial parade to honour the men of SS Mendi which sank off the Isle of Wight in 1917. The parade is held at the memorial on UCT’s campus and this year the Navy Band,…
Message from the Chairman: Mike BosazzaIt is rather alarming to think that the end of the year is approaching very fast. And with that comes the hope that we can move SAS Assegaai to her place in Submarine Park in a couple of months. But we still need the funds…
Message from the Chairman: Mike Bosazza(Written on a very quiet day in Cape Town: Mr Malema’s National Shutdown or just a school holiday in the middle of a long weekend?)Currently there seems to be so much turmoil in the world, but our lives in South Africa are relatively calm. Yes,…