Edward Ratala

NicknamesTrigger, Trinity

BornMarch 3

Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa

Allegiance South Africa

Branch South African Navy

Edward Ratala
Nicknames	Trigger, Trinity
Born	March 3 Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa
Allegiance	South Africa
Branch	South African Navy
Rank	Admiral
Service number	98010820 PE
Commands	Navy Inspector General OC Naval Base Durban
Spouse	Dithole Thebe-Ratala
Relations	Daughter Koketso Son Samora Grandson Biko

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^[1]

He was appointed Director Naval Transformation in 2009^[2] and became Inspector General of the Navy on 1 November 2010.^[3]

He retired in February 2014.^[4]