Semakaleng Mathebula is the first black woman to earn a hot air ballooning licence in SA .
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The first black woman to earn a hot air ballooning licence in SA says she is hopeful that she has broken barriers for more women to join her in the field.

Semakaleng Mathebula, 26, completed her first solo trip to qualify as a pilot in November. On Saturday she got her official license in front of family and friends.

Semakaleng Mathebula raises a toast.
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Semakaleng Mathebula prepares for takeoff.
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Semakaleng Mathebula.
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Semakaleng Mathebula.
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