Edward Ratala

Admiral Edward Ratala is a South African Naval officer.

Edward Ratala
Nickname(s)Trigger, Trinity
BornMarch 3
Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa
Allegiance South Africa
Service/branch South African Navy
RankAdmiral
Service number98010820 PE
Commands held
  • Navy Inspector General
  • Naval Base Durban
Spouse(s)Dithole Thebe-Ratala
RelationsDaughter Koketso

Son Samora

Grandson Biko

He commanded Naval Base Durban till December 2003 before being promoted to flag rank and appointed Director Joint Operations Plans at the Joint Operations Division[1]

He was appointed Director Naval Transformation in 2009[2] and became Inspector General of the Navy on 1 November 2010.[3]

He retired in February 2014.[4]

References
  1. "56bulletin2003". dcc.mil.za. Archived from the original on 2016-12-20. Retrieved 2016-12-19.
  2. "APPOINTMENTS AND/OR PROMOTIONS OF BRIGADIER GENERAL ADMIRAL IN THE SANDF:2008/2009" (PDF). South African National Defence Force. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-12-20. Retrieved 2016-12-19.
  3. "Promotions and transfers: Brigadier General/Admiral | defenceWeb". defenceweb.co.za. Retrieved 2016-12-19.
  4. "Editorial Comment". Navy News. Vol. 33 no. 1. 2014. p. 4. Lay summary.


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