Derrick Mgwebi
Derrick Mbuyiselo Mgwebi | |
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Born | 1956 (age 65–66) |
Allegiance | South Africa |
Service/ | South African Army |
Years of service | 1978 - |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
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Spouse(s) | Busisiwe (wife) |
Lieutenant General Derrick Mgwebi (born 1956)[1] is a South African military commander, serving as Director of the Joint Operations Division.
Military career[]
He served as Commander of the United Nations Operation in Burundi in 2004.[1] He also served as General Officer Commanding, , after which he was appointed General Officer Commanding South African Army Infantry Formation.[2] Before taking over at Joint Operations he was the Chief of Human Resources for the SANDF.[3]
He was Force Commander of the United Nations MONUSCO mission to the DRC from December 2015 to January 2018.
Awards and decorations[]
- Southern Cross Decoration (SD)
- Southern Cross Medal (SM)
- Military Merit Medal (MMM)
- Military Rule Medal
- General Service Medal
- Unitas Medal
- Medalje vir Troue Diens (Medal for Loyal Service with 30 Year Clasp)
- Good Service Medal, Silver (20 Years)
- Faithful Service Medal (10 Years)
- Transkei Defence Force Medal
- African Union Medal for Intervention in Burundi
Proficiency and Qualification badges[]
- Qualification: Special Forces Operator Badge
- (Basic, Static Line)
References[]
- ^ a b "Major General Derrick Mgwebi, ONUB Force Commander". United Nations. July 12, 2004. Retrieved October 6, 2014.
- ^ "Directory of Senior Public Service Managers". Government Communication. Retrieved October 6, 2014.
- ^ "Outgoing Chief Human Resources Lieutenant General Derrick Mgwebi to hand over command to Lieutenant General Michael Nkabinde". Department of Defense. October 12, 2011. Retrieved October 6, 2014.
Categories:
- South African Army generals
- United Nations military personnel
- Living people
- 1956 births
- South African military personnel stubs