Rudzani Maphwanya
Rudzani Maphwanya | |
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| Born | 23 November 1960 |
| Allegiance |  South Africa |
| Service/ | South African Army |
| Rank | General |
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General Rudzani Maphwanya (born 23 November 1960)[1] is a South African Army officer who serves as Chief of Joint Operations from 2019 till May 2021. He was appointed Chief of the South African National Defence Force on 1 June 2021.[2]
Military career[]
He served in the MK in Angola and integrated into the SANDF in 1994. He served as SO1 Operations, SSO Operations SF Bde, CoS Special Forces Brigade, GOC SA Army Infantry Formation HQ, Chief Joint Operations Division. He was appointed as the SANDF Chief Joint Operations on 1 November 2019.[3]
Awards and decorations[]
Southern Cross Medal (SM)
Military Merit Medal (MMM)
Unitas Medal
Medalje vir Troue Diens (Medal for Loyal Service with 30 Year Clasp)
Good Service Medal, Silver (20 Years)
Service Medal in Bronze
References[]
- ^ "CV of General Rudzani Maphwanya". DefenceWeb. 16 April 2021. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
- ^ Seleka, Ntwaagae (14 April 2021). "Ramaphosa announces Lt-General Rudzani Maphwanya as incoming SANDF Chief". News24. Retrieved 15 April 2021.
- ^ "New chiefs of SA Army, Joint Operations, SAMHS announced". Defence Web. 11 October 2019. Retrieved 13 November 2019.
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