Gladys Mbulaheni | |
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| Born | Soweto |
| Allegiance |  South Africa |
| Service/ |  South African Navy |
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
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Gladys Mbulaheni is a South African Naval officer, serving as the Chief of Naval Staff from 1 June 2020. [1]
She is the first woman to hold the rank of Rear Admiral in the South African Navy. [2] [3]
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