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Article_title: “Tragedy Strikes Off Cape Town Coast, Three Navy Personnel Dead”
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“Tragedy struck off the coast of Cape Town on Wednesday when a wave swept three South African Navy personnel off the deck of a submarine. The incident occurred as a military helicopter was attempting to drop supplies down to the vessel. All crew members were rescued, but three were pronounced dead.

According to the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), the three officers who died were Lieutenant Commander Gillian Elizabeth Hector (executive officer), Master Warrant Officer William Masela Mathipa (coxswain), and Warrant Officer Class One Mmokwapa Lucas Mojela (coxswain in training). Hector was the first female officer in Africa to navigate a submarine.

The submarine was preparing for a navy exhibition to mark South Africa’s Heritage Day national holiday, but the event has since been cancelled. An inquiry will be conducted to investigate the failed operation and the resulting deaths.

The South African Navy has announced that it will conduct an inquiry into the submarine disaster. Admiral Musawenkosi Nkomonde addressed the media at the Simon’s Town Naval Base on Thursday, stating that the festival has now been cancelled. He said, “In every evolution that we undertake at sea, the captain of the vessel must ensure that the conditions are suitable for any exercise to be conducted. So, to answer the question, yes, the weather conditions were considered.”

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis expressed his condolences, saying, “I extend my condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of the SA Navy mariners who passed away as a result of the tragic incident off our coastline on Wednesday. We mourn their loss and pray that they will know our gratitude for their service to our country.”

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans, Cyril Xaba, said he was deeply saddened by the deaths. He commended emergency services officials for the rescue.

Our thoughts are with the families and friends of the three officers who died in this tragedy, as well as with the four officers who were rescued and are currently recovering from their injuries. Sources: News24, EWN.

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