Biography
Rudzani Maphwanya (born 23 November 1960) is a senior South African army general.
He served as Chief of Joint Operations for two years, from 2019 to 2021.
He was subsequently promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General, serving as Commanding Officer of the South African Army Infantry.
In April 2021, he was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the South African National Defence Force by President Cyril Ramaphosa.
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| Full name: | Rudzani Maphwanya |
| Stage name: | General Rudzani Maphwanya |
| Born: | November 23, 1960 (age 63) |
| Place of birth: | Limpopo, South Africa |
| Nationality: | South Africa |
| Parents: | Do not have |
| Wage: | Do not have |
| Siblings: | Do not have |
| Girlfriend • Wife: | Hide |
| Job: | combatant |
| Net worth: | 1 million dollars |
Early life
Rudzani Maphwanya was born on 23 November 1960 and his birthplace is Limpopo, South Africa.
He grew up in his hometown and attended the University of Limpopo.
This warrior is driven by his dreams, which may stem from his pursuit of education.
Education
Rudzani Maphwa obtained her Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of the North, now the University of Limpopo, in 1994.
In addition, this South African warrior also has a certificate in Total Quality Management issued by the prestigious University of South Africa (UNISA) in 2003.
Rudzani Maphwa, graduated from the University of Pretoria in 2005, majoring in Strategic Management.
To further expand his pursuits, he continued his studies at Wits University where he obtained a Postgraduate Diploma in Security Management in 2012.
In 2015, he obtained a Master of Management from the prestigious Wits University.
Career
This prominent military figure has held a number of important positions. Furthermore, this distinguished general has also served in many countries across South Africa.
Rudzani Maphwa was an administrative officer at MK in Angola and joined the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) in 1994.
He has held various important positions, including SO1 Operations and SSO SF Bde Operations.
He also served as Chief of Staff of the Special Forces Brigade for a very long time (2003-2005).
In 2006, he began his tenure as the Commanding Officer of the South African Special Forces, a position he held for ten years until 2016.
Under an agreement in November 2019, he joined the SANDF Joint Operations Directorate.
In April 2021, Rudzani Maphwa emerged as a truly newsworthy figure after President Cyril Ramaphosa selected him to fill the position of head of the SANDF. On 1 June, he replaced General Solly Shoke, the previous head of the SANDF.
The President described Rudzani Maphwa as a “well-groomed official with vast practical experience” and said he would serve a five-year term.
Prize
- Southern Cross Medal (SM)
- Unitas Medal
- Military Merit Medal (MMM)
- Troue Diens vir medal (Medal for faithful service with 30 years clasp)
- Bronze Service Medal
- Good Service Medal, Silver (20 years)
- Southern Cross Medal (SM)
Personal life
Rudzani Maphwanya has a wife and children; little is known about them as he keeps his personal life private.
However, during his inauguration, he attributed his career success to his family.
Net worth
Rudzani Maphwanya’s income comes primarily from his military career. His estimated net worth is $1 million.
