General Rudzani Maphwanya SM MMM (born 23 November 1960)[1] is a South African military commander who served as Chief of Joint Operations from 2019 till May 2021. He was appointed Chief of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) on 1 June 2021.[2]
Rudzani Maphwanya | |
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| Born | 23 November 1960 |
| Allegiance |  South Africa |
| Service/ |  South African ArmyuMkhonto we Sizwe |
| Years of service | 1978–present |
| Rank | General |
| Unit | Special Forces Brigade |
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| Spouse(s) | Masindi Mulayo Maphwanya[1] |
Military career edit
Maphwanya served in the uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) in Angola and integrated into the SANDF in 1994. He served as SO1 Operations, SSO Operations Special Forces Brigade, CoS Special Forces Brigade, GOC SA Army Infantry Formation, Chief Joint Operations Division. He was appointed as the SANDF Chief of Joint Operations on 1 November 2019.[3]
Awards and decorations edit
Medals edit
Southern Cross Medal (1975) (SM)
Military Merit Medal (MMM)
South Africa Service Medal (Umkonto we Sizwe)
Tshumelo Ikatelaho (General Service Medal)
Unitas (Unity) Medal
Medalje vir Troue Diens (Medal for Loyal Service) (30 Year Clasp)
Good Service Medal (Silver (20 Years))
Service Medal (Bronze) (Umkonto we Sizwe)
Order of Military Merit (Grand Officer - Grande-Oficial) (Brazil)
Military Qualifications edit
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Academic Qualifications edit
- 1993
- Junior Command and Staff Course at the Zimbabwe Staff College
- 1994
- Bachelor of Commerce Degree at the University of the North
- 2000
- Senior Command and Staff Course at the Kenyan Staff College
- 2003
- Certificate in Total Quality Management at the University of South Africa (UNISA)
- 2004
- Executive National Security Programme at the South African National Defence College
- 2005
- Strategic Management Programme at the University of Pretoria
- 2012
- Post Graduate Diploma in Security Management at the University of the Witwatersrand (WITS)
- 2015
- Master of Management degree at the University of the Witwatersrand (WITS)
Notes edit
- ^ This was an Honorary award based on his posting
References edit
- ^ a b "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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