Duma Mdutyana

Duma Dumisani Mdutyana
MMB
Born (1960-12-18)18 December 1960
Mount Frere, Eastern Cape
Died July 6, 2016(2016-07-06) (aged 55)
Allegiance  South Africa
Service/branch South African Army
Rank Lieutenant General
Commands held
Awards

Lieutenant General Duma Mdutyana (18 December 1960, 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 weSizwe 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. He served as GOC Joint Operations HQ, Advisor to FARDC Chief of Defence Staff and Chief Director Operations from 2011.

Awards and decorations

References

  1. 1 2 "MAJ GEN MDUTYANA HAS BEEN APPOINTED AS ADVISOR TO THE CHIEF OF THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO DEFENCE FORCE" (PDF). Department of Defence. February 1, 2008. Retrieved February 3, 2016.
  2. ↑ Helfrich, Kim (January 25, 2016). "Change of command at SANDF Joint Operations Division". Defenceweb. Retrieved February 3, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Head of SANDF joint operations, Duma Mdutyana dies". ENCA. July 6, 2016. Retrieved July 6, 2016.
Military offices
Preceded by
Derrick Mgwebi		 Chief of Joint Operations
2016 – 2016 		Succeeded by
Barney Hlatswayo
Preceded by
Barney Hlatswayo		 GOC Joint Operations HQ
2010 – 2011 		Succeeded by
William Nkonyeni
Preceded by
Steve Kobe		 GOC 43 SA Bde
2002 – 2005 		Succeeded by
Lawrence Smith


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