Derrick Mgwebi
| Derrick Mbuyiselo Mgwebi | |
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 As head of Monusco | |
| Born | 1956 (age 59–60) |
| Allegiance |
 South Africa |
| Service/branch |
 South African Army |
| Years of service | 1978 - |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands held |
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| Awards |
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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.
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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Southern Cross Medal (SM)
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Military Merit Medal (MMM)
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Medalje vir Troue Diens (Medal for Loyal Service with 30 Year Clasp)
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Good Service Medal, Silver (20 Years)
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Faithful Service Medal (10 Years)
- African Union Medal for Intervention in Burundi
Proficiency and Qualification badges
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Parachute Wings (South Africa) (Basic, Static Line)
References
- 1 2 "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
| Diplomatic posts | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Carlos Alberto dos Santos Cruz |
Force Commander MONUSCO 2016 – |
Incumbent |
| Military offices | ||
| Preceded by Themba Matanzima |
Chief of Joint Operations 2011 – 2016 |
Succeeded by Duma Mdutyana |
| Preceded by Themba Matanzima |
Chief of Human Resources 2007 – 2011 |
Succeeded by Themba Nkabinde |
| Preceded by Paul Ramahlo |
Chief Director Force Preparation Jan 2007 – Aug 2007 |
Succeeded by Vusi Masondo |
| Preceded by Established |
GOC SA Army Infantry Fmn 1999 – 2002 |
Succeeded by Themba Nkabinde |
| Preceded by Deon Ferreira |
GOC Mpumalanga Command 1997 – 1999 |
Succeeded by Chris Le Roux |
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