Rudzani Maphwanya

General Rudzani Maphwanya 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 on 1 June 2021.

Military career

Maphwanya served in the uMkhonto we Sizwe in Angola and integrated into the SANDF in 1994. He served as, Special Forces Brigade, Special Forces Brigade, GOC SA Army Infantry Formation,. He was appointed as the SANDF Chief of Joint Operations on 1 November 2019.

Controversies

General Rudzani Maphangwa has submitted his report about his trip to Iran.

Awards and decorations

Medals

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