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SA Maritime Safety Authority chief operations officer Sobantu Tilayi. (Photo: Samsa)
SA Maritime Safety Authority company secretary Moyahabo Raphadu. (Photo: Samsa)
SA Maritime Safety Authority chief human capital officer Lesego Mashishi. (Photo: Samsa)