Duma Mdutyana
Duma Dumisani Mdutyana | |
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| Born | 18 December 1960 Mount Frere, Eastern Cape |
| Died | 6 July 2016 (aged 55) |
| Allegiance |  South Africa |
| Service/ | South African Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
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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 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.[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
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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.
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