| Intro | South African Army officer |
| Was | Officer |
| From | South Africa |
| Type | Military |
| Gender | male |
| Birth |
18 December 1960 |
| Death |
6 July 2016 |
| Star sign | Sagittarius |
Lieutenant General Duma Mdutyana (18 December 1960, Mount Frere – 6 July 2016) was a South African Army officer who served as Chief of Joint Operations. He died after falling ill on a trip overseas.
Education
He matriculated from St. Johns College in Umtata and later obtained a master’s degree in Defence Studies from Madras University, India.
Military career
He served in the Umkhonto weSizwe in Angola and after integrating into the SANDF, he served at EP Command, OC Group 6 and at Infantry Directorate before being appointed GOC 43 South African Brigade. He served as GOC Joint Operations HQ, Advisor to FARDC Chief of Defence Staff and Chief Director Operations from 2011.
Awards and decorations
- Merit Medal in Bronze (MMB)
- General Service Medal
- Unitas Medal
- Medalje vir Troue Diens (Medal for Loyal Service with 30 Year Clasp)
- Good Service Medal, Silver (20 Years)
- Service Medal in Bronze