During the late eighties the strength of the SA Navy's fleet was cut back considerably and the remaining two frigates, six minesweepers and five seaward defence boats were disposed of.
Ngexesha lasekupheleni kweminyaka yamashumi asibhozo isinqanwa soMkhosi wamanzi wase-SA sohlulwa ngennjongo zokwenza amaqela amabini kwaye iinqanwa ezinesantya ezimbini ezashekayo, izikhukulisi ezintandathu, kunye neezikhitshana azintlanu zokhuselo elwandle zasasazwa elwandle.