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Lieutenant-Colonel Phetogo Molawa is the first black person to take command of a South African Air Force (SAAF) installation — and the first woman. She is the new commanding officer of the SAAF base in Port Elizabeth.
A tweet announcing the news was sent on Saturday, when the handover ceremony took place, and it has already been shared more than 2,000 times, while 5,000 people have "liked" it.
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Molawa is no stranger to firsts — she also made history by being the first black female helicopter pilot in the SAAF. In 2007, at the age of 21, Molawa showcased her skills to then-deputy minister of defence, Mluleki George, and senior SA National Defence Force generals and media.