Derrick Mgwebi
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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| Born | 1956 (age 64–65) |
| Allegiance |  South Africa |
| Service/ |  South African Army |
| Years of service | 1978 - |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
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| Spouse(s) | Busisiwe (wife) |
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]
He was Force Commander of the United Nations MONUSCO mission to the DRC from December 2015 to January 2018.
Awards and decorations
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Military Merit Medal (MMM)
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General Service Medal
Unitas Medal
Medalje vir Troue Diens (Medal for Loyal Service with 30 Year Clasp)
Good Service Medal, Silver (20 Years)
Faithful Service Medal (10 Years)
Transkei Defence Force Medal- African Union Medal for Intervention in Burundi
Proficiency and Qualification badges
Parachute Wings (South Africa) (Basic, Static Line)
References
- "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.
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