Luvuyo Nobanda

Luvuyo Nobanda
Allegiance	South Africa
Service/branch	South African Army
Rank	Major General
Commands held	Chief Director: Force Preparation GOC South African Army Engineer Formation

Major General Luvuyo Nobanda is a South African Army officer. He is the current Chief Director: Force Preparation and past General Officer Commanding (GOC) South African Army Engineer Formation.^[1]

Military Career

Maj. Gen. Patrick J. Donahue, commander of U.S. Army Africa, presents a plaque to Maj. Gen. Luvuyo Nobanda

Gene Nobanda was in charge of the safety and security for Nelson Mandela's funeral.^[2]

SANDF VIP Visit FIB DRC 2014.

Awards and Decorations

Medals

General Nobanda was awarded the following:^[3]

• Transkei Defence Force Medal

• Military Rule Medal

• Unitas Medal

• Medalje vir Troue Diens (Medal for Loyal Service)

• Good Service Medal, Silver (20 Years)

• Faithful Service Medal (10 Years)

Other

• Qualification: Special Forces Operator Badge

• Pilot's Wings

References

1. Rademeyer, Annelize, Lt Col (18 January 2012). "Media Invitation by Department of Defence: South African Army Engineer Formation - Change of Command Parade: Military Base Dunottar". DOD. Archived from the original on 22 Jan 2015. Retrieved 27 January 2015.
2. MPALANTSHANE, LOYISO. "SANDF hails Mthatha residents". dispatchlive.co.za. Retrieved 27 January 2015.
3. "US Army 238th anniversary" (Gallery). Defenceweb.co.za. DefenceWeb. Retrieved 27 January 2015.