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Minister of Defence, PW Botha disclosed that South Africa's northern borders are protected by a radar complex constituting an early warning system, and that the entire coastline was to be covered by the Decca navigational system costing $8.4m
The statement by P.W. Botha regarding the acquisition of advanced radar and navigation equipment emphasized Apartheid South Africa's military might, especially to those involved in the liberations struggle.
South African History Online. (2019, August 22). Minister of Defence, PW Botha discloses that South Africa's northern borders are protected by a radar early warning system. South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0148908
South African History Online (2019) 'Minister of Defence, PW Botha discloses that South Africa's northern borders are protected by a radar early warning system', South African History Online, 22 August. Available at: https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0148908 (Accessed: 15 November 2026).
South African History Online, Minister of Defence, PW Botha discloses that South Africa's northern borders are protected by a radar early warning system [website], https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0148908, (accessed 15 November 2026).
"Minister of Defence, PW Botha discloses that South Africa's northern borders are protected by a radar early warning system." South African History Online, 22 Aug. 2019, https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0148908. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.
South African History Online. "Minister of Defence, PW Botha discloses that South Africa's northern borders are protected by a radar early warning system." South African History Online. August 22, 2019. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0148908.
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