Duma Mdutyana
| Duma Dumisani Mdutyana MMB | |
|---|---|
| Born |
18 December 1960 Mount Frere, Eastern Cape |
| Died | July 6, 2016 (aged 55) |
| Allegiance |
 South Africa |
| Service/branch | South African Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
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| Awards |
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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 Masters 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
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Merit Medal in Bronze (MMB)
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Medalje vir Troue Diens (Medal for Loyal Service with 30 Year Clasp)
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Good Service Medal, Silver (20 Years)
References
- 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.
- ↑ Helfrich, Kim (January 25, 2016). "Change of command at SANDF Joint Operations Division". Defenceweb. Retrieved February 3, 2016.
- ↑ "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 Not yet appointed |
| 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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