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IT WAS A HELL OF A MISSION!

HE DIDN’T need any persuading to fly into what has become known as the heart of the deadly Covid-19 outbreak. The moment he received the call he knew it was something he had to do for his country.

In fact, he’d do it again in a heartbeat even though he’s now in isolation for 21 days to ensure he hasn’t contracted the virus that’s killed thousands of people around the globe.

We’re chatting to SAA chief pilot Vusi Khumalo a day after he landed the plane bringing 114 South Africans back from Wuhan, China. The 54-year-old has joined the repatriated citizens at The Ranch Resort in Limpopo but he’s in high spirits

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