Lieutenant Commander Gillian Hector laid to rest in Fish Hoek

The funeral service of Lieutenant Commander Gillian Hector was observed in Fish Hoek on the Cape Peninsula on Saturday. As the first woman to qualify as a submariner, she was one of 3 people who died when rough seas swept them off the deck of the SAS Manthatisi submarine. Described as one of the most promising officers of her generation, Hector was poised to rise through the ranks of one of the most challenging disciplines in the country's armed forces. For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.