Published date
22 February 1967
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.
References
Ndlovu.S.M, The Anc and the World as published in South African Democracy Education Trust, The Road to Democracy, in South Africa Vol1(1960-1970), (2004) Paarl: South Africa, Zebra Press|The South Africab Military History Society,Gomm.N,(date unknown), " Military History Journal Vol 2 No 3 - June 1972 ",From: The South Africab Military History Society, [online], available at: samilitaryhistory.org [Accessed 03 February 2014]