Fixed Wing Flight Instructor : Didintle Khunou
Alumni Catchup We touch base with Didintle Khunou, who completed a Girls Fly Africa skills development programme in 2024, graduating as a fixed-wing flight instructor. Since completing her studies through the Girls Fly Africa programme, the Pretoria-based Grade III...
Mechanical Engineering Student:Lehakwe Kawe
My name is Lehakwe Kawe, and I am 21 years old. I come from East London in the Eastern Cape. I am currently in my third year of a five-year Mechanical Engineering degree program. I first learned about the GFA program in 2018 while I was in Grade 9. My mother received...
TED Fellows Class of 2025
Refilwe, the founder of Girls Fly Africa, has been selected to join the 2025 TED Fellows class. This year’s cohort features a diverse group of innovators whose impactful work spans four continents and includes representatives from 11 different countries. The...
Architectural Technologist:Amanda Duma
My name is Amanda Duma, and I am from Port Edward, KwaZulu-Natal. In 2015, in Grade 10, I attended the Girls Fly Afric (GFA) Aviation and Space Camp with a few of my schoolmates from other grades. I matriculated from Adams College in 2017 and graduated with a Bachelor...
Flight Attendant:Siantha Pillay
I am Siantha Pillay from Durban, South Africa and I am an international flight attendant. In 2014, I had the privilege of attending the GFPA Foundation Aviation and Space Camp. One of the best adventures I have experienced by far in this journey of my life! This...EVENTS
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THE GFA PODCAST
Join us on an exhilarating journey into the aviation and aerospace industries. Immerse yourself in captivating interviews with industry leaders and gain an in-depth understanding of the pioneering techniques and strategies revolutionising this dynamic field.
