South Africa: Maritime security sector reform

Abstract

This chapter outlines aspects of maritime security capacity building in South Africa with a focus on the decade preceding 2019. To this end, the discussion covers four themes relevant to maritime security in South Africa. First, an outline of the country's maritime spaces, institutions and problems. The second aspect outlines current projects planned and those in progress. Next, Operation Phakisa is examined in some detail as the main reform project. The chapter concludes with elements of critique, a summary and some concluding remarks.