Wiseman Mbambo

Wiseman Mbambo psc(j) (b 15 March 1966)[1] is a South African Air Force officer, serving as Chief of the South African Air Force.[2]


Wiseman Simo Mbambo

Born (1966-03-15) March 15, 1966
Louwsburg, Natal
Allegiance South Africa
Service/branchSouth African Air Force
Years of service1994–
RankLieutenant General
Commands held
AwardsOperational Medal for Southern Africa ' South Africa Service Medal ' Tshumelo Ikatelaho (General Service Medal) ' Unitas (Unity) Medal ' Medalje vir Troue Diens (Medal for Loyal Service) ' Good Service Medal ' Service Medal '

He joined the ANC's military wing, uMkhonto we Sizwe at 17 years and received his military training in Angola and Soviet Union. He served in exile as training instructor. General Mbambo was attested into the SANDF in 1994 as a Major.[3]

Mbabmo was appointed Officer Commanding Waterkloof Air Force Base in 2004 before being appointed as Director: Air Force Capability and Plans in 2009. In 2013 he was promoted Major General and appointed GOC Air Command.

Academic qualifications

Awards and decorations

References

  1. "Curriculum Vitae of Lieutenant General Wiseman S Mbambo, Chief of the South African Air Force". defenceWeb. DefenceWeb. 4 June 2021. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
  2. Seleka, Ntwaagae (14 April 2021). "Ramaphosa announces Lt-General Rudzani Maphwanya as incoming SANDF Chief". News24. Retrieved 15 April 2021.
  3. Martin, Guy (1 February 2017). "Mcetywa new General Officer Commanding SAAF's Air Command". DefenceWeb. Retrieved 15 April 2021.


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