Duma Mdutyana
- Chief of Joint Operations
- GOC 43 South African Brigade
- OC HQ Group 6
![Merit Medal MMB](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/cd/Ribbon_-_Merit_Medal_in_Bronze.png/40px-Ribbon_-_Merit_Medal_in_Bronze.png)
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Lieutenant General Duma Mdutyana MMB (18 December 1960 in Mount Frere – 6 July 2016)[1] was a South African Army officer who served as Chief of Joint Operations.[2] He died after falling ill on a trip overseas.[3]
Education
He matriculated from St. Johns College in Umtata and later obtained a master's degree in Defence Studies from Madras University, India.[1]
Military career
He served in the uMkhonto we Sizwe in Angola and after integrating into the SANDF, he served at EP Command, OC Group 6 and at Infantry Directorate before being appointed GOC 43 South African Brigade.[citation needed] He served as GOC Joint Operations HQ, Advisor to FARDC, Chief of Defence Staff and Chief Director Operations from 2011.[citation needed]
Awards and decorations
Merit Medal (Bronze) (MMB)
General Service Medal (South Africa)
Unitas (Unity) Medal
Medalje vir Troue Diens (Medal for Loyal Service) (30 Year Clasp)
Good Service Medal (Silver (20 Years))
Service Medal (Bronze)
References
- ^ a b "MAJ GEN MDUTYANA HAS BEEN APPOINTED AS ADVISOR TO THE CHIEF OF THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO DEFENCE FORCE" (PDF). Department of Defence. 1 February 2008. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 February 2016. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
- ^ Helfrich, Kim (25 January 2016). "Change of command at SANDF Joint Operations Division". Defenceweb. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
- ^ "Head of SANDF joint operations, Duma Mdutyana dies". ENCA. 6 July 2016. Retrieved 6 July 2016.
Military offices | ||
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Preceded by Derrick Mgwebi | Chief of Joint Operations 2016–2016 | Succeeded by Barney Hlatswayo |
Preceded by Barney Hlatswayo | Chief Director Operations 2011–2016 | Succeeded by Mlandeli Kula |
Preceded by Barney Hlatswayo | GOC Joint Operations HQ 2010–2011 | Succeeded by William Nkonyeni |
Preceded by Steve Kobe | GOC 43 South African Brigade 2002–2005 | Succeeded by Lawrence Smith |
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- Secretary for Defence: Sam Makhudu Gulube
- Chief of the SANDF: Solly Shoke
- Chief of Joint Operations: Rudzani Maphwanya
- Chief of the Army: Lawrence Mbatha
- Chief of the Navy: Monde Lobese
- Chief of the Air Force: Wiseman Mbambo
- Surgeon-General: Ntshavheni Maphaha
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