Derrick Mbuyiselo Mgwebi | |
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As head of Monusco
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Born | 1956 (age 60–61) |
Allegiance | South Africa |
Service/branch | South African Army |
Years of service | 1978 - |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
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Spouse(s) | Busisiwe (wife) |
Lieutenant General Derrick Mgwebi (born 1956) is a South African military commander, serving as Director of the Joint Operations Division.
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.