Anti-piracy initiative in Moz extended

Operation Copper, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) tri-nation anti-piracy initiative in the Mozambican Channel, has been extended to March 31, 2015, announced SA National Defence Force (SANDF) commander-in-chief, President Jacob Zuma last week. 
In terms of the agreement entered into between Mozambique, South Africa and Tanzania, the operation was due to wrap up today (Monday). The Valour Class frigate, SAS Spioenkop, is currently on station and will be replaced at the beginning of April by an offshore patrol vessel (OPV).