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| Birth | 1956 | |
| Age | 69 years |
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Biography
Lieutenant General Derrick Mgwebi (born 1956) 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. He also served as General Officer Commanding, Mpumalanga Command, after which he was appointed General Officer Commanding South African Army Infantry Formation. Before taking over at Joint Operations he was the Chief of Human Resources for the SANDF.
In December 2015 it was announced that he would head the United Nations MONUSCO mission to the DRC.
Awards and Decorations
- Southern Cross Decoration (SD)
- Southern Cross Medal (SM)
- Military Merit Medal (MMM)
- Military Rule Medal
- 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
- Qualification: Special Forces Operator Badge
- Parachute Wings (South Africa) (Basic, Static Line)