Gladys Mbulaheni is a South African Naval officer, serving as the Chief of Naval Staff from 1 June 2020.[1]

Gladys Mbulaheni
BornSoweto
Allegiance South Africa
Service / branch South African Navy
RankRear Admiral
Commands
  • Chief of Naval Staff

She is the first woman to hold the rank of Rear Admiral in the South African Navy.[2][3]

Qualifications

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  • BA degree in government administration and development
  • Postgraduate diploma in security studies
  • Pursuing an MBA degree

References

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  1. ^ "New SANDF two-stars named". Defenceweb. 27 May 2020. Retrieved 28 May 2020.
  2. ^ Thebus, Shakirah (20 August 2020). "SA Navy appoints Gladys Mbulaheni from Soweto as first female rear-admiral". Cape Argus. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
  3. ^ Thebus, Shakirah. "SA Navy appoints Gladys Mbulaheni from Soweto as first female rear-admiral". www.iol.co.za. Retrieved 14 December 2022.
Military offices
Preceded by Chief of Naval Staff
2020 –
Incumbent
Military offices
Preceded by
Director of HR Maintenance
2010 – 2020
Succeeded by