Derrick Mgwebi
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Born | 1956 (age 67–68) |
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Years of service | 1978 - |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
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Spouse(s) | Busisiwe (wife) |
Lieutenant General Derrick Mgwebi (born 1956)[1] is a South African military commander, serving as Director of the Joint Operations Division.
Military Career
He served as Commander of the United Nations Operation in Burundi in 2004.[1] He also served as General Officer Commanding, Mpumalanga Command, after which he was appointed General Officer Commanding South African Army Infantry Formation.[2] Before taking over at Joint Operations he was the Chief of Human Resources for the SANDF.[3]
In December 2015 it was announced that he would head the United Nations MONUSCO mission to the DRC.[4]
Awards and Decorations
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- African Union Medal for Intervention in Burundi
Proficiency and Qualification badges
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Black on Thatch beige, Embossed Dagger enclosed with a laurel wreath |
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Basic, Static Line Black on Thatch beige, Embossed Small Black wings |
References
- ^ a b "Major General Derrick Mgwebi, ONUB Force Commander". United Nations. July 12, 2004. Retrieved October 6, 2014.
- ^ "Directory of Senior Public Service Managers". Government Communication. Retrieved October 6, 2014.
- ^ "Outgoing Chief Human Resources Lieutenant General Derrick Mgwebi to hand over command to Lieutenant General Michael Nkabinde". Department of Defense. October 12, 2011. Retrieved October 6, 2014.
- ^ http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/mgwebi-to-head-uns-drc-mission-20151229