Edward Ratala
South African Naval officer
About Edward Ratala
Admiral Edward Ratala was a South African Naval officer.
He commanded Naval Base Durban till December 2003 before being promoted to flag rank and appointed Director Joint Operations Plans at the Joint Operations Division
He was appointed Director Naval Transformation in 2009 and became Inspector General of the Navy on 1 November 2010.
He retired in February 2014.
Awards and decorations
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Frequently asked questions
Who was Edward Ratala?
South African Naval officer
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Edward Ratala. https://biography.guide/edward-ratala/
MLA: "Edward Ratala." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/edward-ratala/.
Chicago: "Edward Ratala." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/edward-ratala/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:03 UTC