Duma Mdutyana

Duma Dumisani Mdutyana MMB
Born	(1960-12-18) 18 December 1960 Mount Frere, Eastern Cape
Allegiance	South Africa
Service/branch	South African Army
Rank	Lieutenant General
Commands held	Chief of Joint Operations GOC 43 South African Brigade OC HQ Group 6
Awards	Merit Medal in Bronze (MMB) General Service Medal Unitas Medal Medalje vir Troue Diens (Medal for Loyal Service with 30 Year Clasp) Good Service Medal, Silver (20 Years) Service Medal in Bronze

Lieutenant General Duma Mdutyana (born 18 December 1960, Mount Frere) is a South African Army officer, currently serving as Chief of Joint Operations.

Education

He matriculated from St. Johns College in Umtata and later obtained a Masters Degree in Defence Studies from Madras University, India.

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

• Merit Medal in Bronze (MMB)

• General Service Medal

• Unitas Medal

• Medalje vir Troue Diens (Medal for Loyal Service with 30 Year Clasp)

• Good Service Medal, Silver (20 Years)

• Service Medal in Bronze

References

Military offices
Preceded by Derrick Mgwebi	Chief of Joint Operations 2016 –	Incumbent
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