'I want to be either the best or nothing,' says first woman officer to receive Special Task Force wings.
‘I want to be either the best or nothing’, says first woman officer to receive Special Task Force wingsA Western Cape police officer has become the country's first woman to be awarded Special Task Force wings.Police commissioner Gen Fannie Masemola has awarded 11 highly specialised officers with their Special Task Force wings in recognition of the gruelling training they completed over two years.
The STF parachute wings signify the recipient has been trained to a high level of skill in weapon proficiency, advanced para-military rural tactics, advanced tactical policing and hostage release tactics among a variety of high-risk incidents, said Mathe. “If you really want something you must do everything to obtain it. I wanted to be part of the best, either the best or nothing. If I can do it, other women can and will be able to do it.”
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