Mandisa Mfeka

“We used to claim that the sky’s the limit, but by being in the sky we are already defining what the limit is and limiting how far we can go.”

“When we did our basic military training it was tough, you get trained physically. We ate proteins mostly because you must endure long distances, you must be agile, strong, quick thinking.”

“The combat pilots are the first to engage any enemy infringement.”

“As I turned a page, I saw a recruitment article by the air force. My grades were really good at school and I met the entry requirements. I was thrilled.”

“There is a certain level of excitement that comes with flying something fast and manoeuvrable and is able to do those acrobatic manoeuvres.”

“When I was in grade 10, doing research on careers in maths and science, I came across an advert by the South African Air Force, looking for pilots. That's when I realised that this is my opportunity. This is what I want to do.”

“When you set a goal, and you follow it with a plan, eventually, you start attracting the scenarios that enable you to get closer to that goal. Before you know it, you achieve what you set out.”