Rudzani Maphwanya
South African Army officer (born 1960)
About Rudzani Maphwanya
Born 1960.
Military career Maphwanya served in the uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) in Angola and integrated into the SANDF in 1994. He served as , Special Forces Brigade, Special Forces Brigade, GOC SA Army Infantry Formation. He was appointed as the SANDF Chief of Joint Operations on 1 November 2019.
Controversies General Rudzani Maphangwa has submitted his report about his trip to Iran. Maphwanya has faced controversy for public statements expressing support for Hamas and Hezbollah in the context of the Israeli–Palestinian conflict. During his visit to Iran in August 2025, Maphwanya publicly endorsed the actions of the groups against Israel. Hamas and Hezbollah are designated as terrorist organizations by a number of countries. His comments were made following the October 7, 2023 Hamas-led attack on Israel, and drew mixed reactions.
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Who is Rudzani Maphwanya?
South African Army officer (born 1960)
When was Rudzani Maphwanya born?
Rudzani Maphwanya was born on 23 November 1960.
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