Barney Hlatswayo
Lieutenant General Barney Hlatswayo born 1958 was a South African Army officer who served as Chief of Joint Operations from 2018 until his retirement in 2019.
Barney Norman Hlatswayo | |
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| Native name | Muntu |
| Born | 1958 |
| Allegiance |  South Africa |
| Service/ | South African Army |
| Years of service | 1994-2019 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
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Military career
He served in the APLA in Tanzania and integrated into the SANDF in 1994. He served as GOC Joint Operations HQ, Chief Director Operations, Chief Director Operational Development, Chief of Staff Joint Operations Division and finally Chief of Joint Operations from 2018. He retired with pension from the SANDF on 31 October 2019..[1]
Awards and decorations
Gold Decoration for Merit (GDM)
Unitas Medal
Medalje vir Troue Diens (Medal for Loyal Service with 30 Year Clasp)
Good Service Medal, Silver (20 Years)
Bronze Service Medal
References
- "New chiefs of SA Army, Joint Operations, SAMHS announced". Defence Web. 11 October 2019. Retrieved 13 November 2019.
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| Preceded by Duma Mdutyana |
Chief of Joint Operations 2018 – 2019 |
Succeeded by Rudzani Maphwanya |
| Preceded by George Mphafi |
Chief Director Operations Development 2011 – 2015 |
Succeeded by Monde Mbiza |
| Preceded by Phillip Schoultz |
Chief Director Operations 2010 – 2011 |
Succeeded by Duma Mdutyana |
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