Derrick Mgwebi
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| Born | 1956 (age 67–68) |
| Allegiance |  South Africa |
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 South African Army |
| Years of service | 1978 - |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
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| Spouse(s) | Busisiwe (wife) |
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Lieutenant General Derrick Mgwebi (born 1956)[1] is a South African military commander, serving as Director of the Joint Operations Division.
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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
Southern Cross Medal (SM)
Military Merit Medal (MMM)
Medalje vir Troue Diens (Medal for Loyal Service with 30 Year Clasp)
Good Service Medal, Silver (20 Years)
Faithful Service Medal (10 Years)
- African Union Medal for Intervention in Burundi
Proficiency and Qualification badges
Parachute Wings (South Africa) (Basic, Static Line)
References
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| Preceded by | Force Commander MONUSCO 2016 – |
Incumbent |
| Military offices | ||
| Preceded by | Chief of Joint Operations 2011 – 2016 |
Succeeded by Duma Mdutyana |
| Preceded by | Chief of Human Resources 2007 – 2011 |
Succeeded by Themba Nkabinde |
| Preceded by
Paul Ramahlo
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Chief Director Force Preparation Jan 2007 – Aug 2007 |
Succeeded by Vusi Masondo |
| Preceded by
Established
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GOC SA Army Infantry Fmn 1999 – 2002 |
Succeeded by Themba Nkabinde |
| Preceded by | GOC Mpumalanga Command 1997 – 1999 |
Succeeded by Chris Le Roux |
