Rudzani Maphwanya

General

Rudzani Maphwanya

SM MMM
Born (1960-11-23) 23 November 1960 (age 63)
Allegiance South Africa
Service / branch South African Army
uMkhonto we Sizwe
Years of service1978–present
RankGeneral
UnitSpecial Forces Brigade
Commands
AwardsSouthern Cross Medal SM Military Merit Medal MMM South Africa Service Medal ' Tshumelo Ikatelaho (General Service Medal) ' Unitas (Unity) Medal ' Medalje vir Troue Diens (Medal for Loyal Service) ' Good Service Medal ' Service Medal ' Order of Military Merit '
Spouse(s)Masindi Mulayo Maphwanya[1]

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]

  1. ^ a b "CV of General Rudzani Maphwanya". DefenceWeb. 16 April 2021. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
  2. ^ Seleka, Ntwaagae (14 April 2021). "Ramaphosa announces Lt-General Rudzani Maphwanya as incoming SANDF Chief". News24. Retrieved 15 April 2021.