In 1951 the SANF became the SA Navy, and the SA Corps of Marines, which consisted of coastal and anti-aircraft artillery regiments, was established.
Ngo-1951 i-SANF yaba nguMkhosi wamanzi wase-SA, kunye neqela lamajoni angoomatiloshe, ayesenziwa yimikhosi yamanxweme kunye oombayimbayi abachasane neenqwelo-moya, lasengulwa.