Samuel Hlongwane
South African Navy Admiral
About Samuel Hlongwane
Born 1962. Samuel Hlongwane is a South African.
Early life and education Hlongwane was born on 6 July 1962 in Frankfort, Free State (Orange Free State), but he grew up in the Vaal Triangle in a small township called Bophelong (Vanderbijlpark). He started school in 1970 at Mqiniswa Combined School (Bophelong), he completed his Junior Secondary School in 1980 at Lebohang Junior Secondary School (Boipatong) where he obtained his Junior Certificate. In 1982 he completed his matric at State Senior Secondary School (Sebokeng).
He retired on 30 June 2022 and was later appointed acting Director General at the Department of Military Veterans in May 2023.
Awards Adm Hlongwane has been awarded the following medals:
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Who is Samuel Hlongwane?
South African Navy Admiral
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Samuel Hlongwane was born on 6 July 1962 in Frankfort.
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